What happened on Saturday April 04, 1942?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1942:

• Luftwaffe Operation Eisstoß Against Soviet Fleet During World War II, the German Luftwaffe conducted Operation Eisstoß (Ice Assault) targeting the Soviet fleet at Kronstadt. The operation involved a significant air assault with 62 Stuka dive bombers, 70 bombers, and 50 Bf 109 fighter aircraft. Despite the massive aerial attack, the operation only managed to damage thirteen Soviet warships without sinking any vessels, highlighting the resilience of Soviet naval defenses.
• Byron D. Benson Torpedoed Off North Carolina Coast The United States tanker Byron D. Benson was torpedoed by German submarine U-552 near the Currituck Inlet off the North Carolina coast. The vessel sustained significant damage and ultimately sank on April 8, 1942, contributing to the extensive maritime losses during World War II's Atlantic theater.
• Empire Arnold Sunk by German Submarine On April 4, 1942, during World War II's Battle of the Atlantic, the British cargo ship Empire Arnold was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-155 near French Guiana. This incident was part of the ongoing naval warfare between German U-boats and Allied merchant shipping.

Events in 1942

April 04, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1942

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1942

April 04, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 94th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1942 can also be written as 4/4/1942 in the US and as 4/4/1942 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1942 in April 1942 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1942:

• Kitty Kelley

  Renowned American biographer famous for unauthorized celebrity biographies about Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and Nancy...

• Wayne Newton

  Legendary American singer and entertainer known as 'Mr.

• Michel Fourniret

  Notorious French serial killer who confessed to murdering, raping, and kidnapping multiple young girls across France and Belgium between the...

• Marsha Mason

  Acclaimed American actress known for her roles in films and television, with multiple award nominations including Emmy and Golden Globe...

• Adi Godrej

  Prominent Indian businessman associated with the Godrej Group, a major Indian business conglomerate with diverse industrial interests.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1942:

• Vittorio Baravalle
• George Cowl
• Carl Jensen

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on April 4th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 10:03 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1942.

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Someone born on April 04, 1942 is:

83 years and 29 days old,

or 996 months and 29 days old,

or 4335 weeks

or 30345 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1942?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 04, 1942.

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