What happened on Friday December 04, 1942?

Here's what happened on December 04, 1942:

• Holocaust: Zegota Organization Established During the Holocaust, Zofia Kossak-Szczucka and Wanda Krahelska-Filipowicz established the Zegota organization in Warsaw, a critical underground resistance group dedicated to helping Jewish people survive Nazi persecution.
• First American Bombing of Italy in World War II Twenty B-24 bombers conducted the first American air raid on Italy, targeting the city of Naples and marking a significant escalation in the Allied strategic bombing campaign.
• Works Progress Administration Dismantled President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the dissolution of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a key New Deal agency that provided employment during the Great Depression.
• Carlson's Patrol Concludes in Guadalcanal Campaign Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson's patrol during the Guadalcanal Campaign concluded, contributing to the Allied efforts in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• Italian Cruiser Muzio Attendolo Sunk The Italian cruiser Muzio Attendolo was bombed and sunk in Naples Harbour during World War II, representing another strategic loss for the Axis powers.
• Roosevelt-Mackenzie King Meeting Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King met with U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, likely discussing wartime cooperation and strategy.
• First US Citizenship Granted on Foreign Soil James Hoey became the first alien to be granted U.S. citizenship while on foreign soil, a unique legal and historical precedent.
• The Black Swan Film Release The swashbuckler film 'The Black Swan', starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara, was released, adding to the entertainment landscape of World War II era.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Dec. 04, 1942

Newspapers from Dec. 04, 1942

December 04, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 338th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 04, 1942 can also be written as 12/4/1942 in the US and as 4/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

December 04, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

Famous people born on December 04, 1942:

• Gemma Jones

  Renowned English actress and singer known for her versatile performances in film, television, and stage productions.

• John Lear

  Legendary American aviator and pilot from the Lear Jet family, holding multiple world speed records and unique aviation certifications.

• Chris Hillman in San Diego

  Influential musician from The Byrds, known for iconic songs like 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' and 'Mr.

• Chris Hillman

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on December 4th

Famous people died on December 04, 1942:

• Fritz Löhner-Beda

  Jewish austrian librettist, lyricist and writer (b. 1883).

• Juhan Kukk

  Estonian politician, 3rd head of state of estonia (b. 1885).

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on December 4th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 4th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 04, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 04, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 04:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on December 04, 1942

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Someone born on December 04, 1942 is:

82 years 5 months old,

or 989 months and 1 day old,

or 4300 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30103 days old,

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

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 4th 2025.

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

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

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