What happened on Saturday October 03, 1942?

About October 3rd, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: October 3rd, 1942 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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October 03, 1942: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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What day of the week was October 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.

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Who was born on October 03, 1942?


Famous people born on October 03, 1942:

  • Steve Sabol

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October 03, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 03, 1942:

  • Willibald von Langermann und Erlencamp
  • Ludwik Ćwikliński

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


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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?

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

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October 03, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on October 03, 1942?


Someone born on October 03, 1942 is:

82 years 7 months old,

or 991 months

or 4309 weeks

or 30163 days old,

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

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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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