What happened on Saturday October 03, 1942?

Here's what happened on October 03, 1942:

• First Successful V-2 Rocket Test Launch German scientists conducted a groundbreaking test launch of the A-4 (V-2) rocket from Peenemünde, achieving several technological milestones. The rocket reached a height of 60 miles, traveled 120 miles at over 3,000 MPH, and landed just 2.5 miles from its intended target. This test marked the first time a liquid-propelled rocket achieved supersonic speed, representing a significant advancement in rocket technology during World War II.
• Office of Economic Stabilization Established President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Office of Economic Stabilization to help manage the United States' economic resources during World War II. This office was crucial in coordinating economic policies, controlling inflation, and ensuring economic stability during wartime.
• Operation Basalt on Sark A small British military force conducted Operation Basalt, a raid on the German-occupied Channel Island of Sark, demonstrating the Allies' commitment to disrupting German control in the English Channel region.
• Hollywood Canteen Opens The Hollywood Canteen was established in Hollywood, California, as a recreational venue for servicemen during World War II. It became a symbol of Hollywood's support for the war effort, offering entertainment and hospitality to military personnel.
• Baseball Incident in World Series New York Yankees player Frank Crosetti was fined $200 and suspended for the first 30 days of the 1943 season after shoving umpire Bill Summers during the World Series.

Events in 1942

October 03, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 03, 1942

Newspapers from Oct. 03, 1942

October 03, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 276th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1942 can also be written as 10/3/1942 in the US and as 3/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

Famous people born on October 03, 1942:

• Steve Sabol

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Famous people born in 1942

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Famous people died on October 03, 1942:

• Willibald von Langermann und Erlencamp
• Ludwik Ćwikliński

Famous people who died in 1942

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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October 03, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 03, 1942 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 1942 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 03, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:17 am and setting at 03:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 1942.

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Someone born on October 03, 1942 is:

82 years 7 months old,

or 991 months and 21 days old,

or 4312 weeks

or 30184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 03, 1942?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 03, 1942.

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