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see horoscope and birth chart for April 05, 1942What happened on Sunday April 05, 1942?
About April 5th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: Adolf Hitler issued Fuhrer Directive No. 41, which outlined the strategic plans for Case Blue, a major German military operation. The directive specifically detailed the Sixth Army's planned assault on Stalingrad, a pivotal moment that would later become a turning point in World War II's Eastern Front.
- Day of the week: April 5th, 1942 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about April 5th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on April 5th, 1942.
April 05, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 05, 1942:
- Hitler Issues Fuhrer Directive No. 41 for Case Blue Adolf Hitler issued Fuhrer Directive No. 41, which outlined the strategic plans for Case Blue, a major German military operation. The directive specifically detailed the Sixth Army's planned assault on Stalingrad, a pivotal moment that would later become a turning point in World War II's Eastern Front.
- Japanese Navy Attacks Colombo during World War II On Easter Sunday, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a significant carrier-based air raid on Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). The attack targeted port facilities, civilian infrastructure, and Royal Navy vessels. As a result, two critical Royal Navy cruisers, HMS Cornwall and HMS Dorsetshire, were sunk southwest of the island, dealing a severe blow to British naval capabilities in the region.
- Luftwaffe's Operation Eisstoß against Soviet Fleet The German Luftwaffe conducted Operation Eisstoß (Ice Assault) targeting the Soviet fleet at Kronstadt. The operation involved a substantial air force of 62 Stukas, 70 bombers, and 50 Bf 109 fighter planes. While they managed to damage thirteen Soviet warships, they failed to sink any vessels, highlighting the resilience of the Soviet naval forces.
April 05, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 05, 1942?
April 05, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 95th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 05, 1942 can also be written as 4/5/1942 in the US and as 5/4/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 05, 1942?
Famous people born on April 05, 1942:
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Peter GreenawayRenowned Welsh film director, known for avant-garde and visually distinctive cinema, including films like 'The Cook, the Thief, His Wife &...
- Allan Clarke
Lead singer of the iconic British rock band The Hollies, known for hits like 'The Air That I Breathe' and significant contributions to 1960s...
- Marisa Fracci
- Pascal Couchepin
April 05, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.
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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
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 05, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 05, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 05, 1942 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 05, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 11:12 pm and setting at 10:31 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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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1942
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Someone born on April 05, 1942 is:
83 years 1 month old,
or 997 months and 19 days old,
or 4337 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30365 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1942?
There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 05, 1942.
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