What happened on Monday January 05, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 05, 1942:

• Daring Escape from Colditz Castle British officer Airey Neave and Dutch officer Anthony Luteyn successfully escaped from the notorious Colditz Castle, a high-security prisoner of war camp in Germany. After a perilous three-day journey, they managed to reach the Swiss border, demonstrating remarkable courage and resourcefulness during World War II.
• German Tanks Advance in North Africa During World War II, 55 German tanks from the Afrika Korps under General Erwin Rommel's command advanced into North Africa, marking a significant moment in the desert campaign of World War II.
• Birth of Soccer Legend Eusebio Eusebio de Silva Ferreira was born in Mozambique, who would later become a legendary soccer player known for his exceptional skills. He would go on to become a prominent figure in European soccer, particularly notable for his performance in the Europa Cup in 1962.

Events in 1942

January 05, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 05, 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 1942

January 05, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 5th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1942 can also be written as 1/5/1942 in the US and as 5/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 05, 1942:

• Charlie Rose

  Renowned American television journalist known for hosting 'Charlie Rose' on PBS and contributing to '60 Minutes II'.

• Jan Leeming

  British BBC newswoman known for her glamorous appearance and professional broadcasting career.

• Dany Saval

  French actress recognized for her roles in popular French cinema and her marriage to actor Maurice Ronet.

• Maurizio Pollini

  Internationally acclaimed Italian classical pianist, renowned for winning the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw in 1960.

• Enrique Rocha

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 5th

Famous people died on January 05, 1942:

• Tina Modotti

  Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

• Clarence Gagnon
• Ruben Saillens
• Aleksej Maksimovič Smirnov

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 5th

January 05, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1942 was The Shrine of St. Cecelia by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Andrews Sisters - The Shrine of St. Cecelia

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 05, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on January 05, 1942

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Someone born on January 05, 1942 is:

83 years 4 months old,

or 1000 months and 9 days old,

or 4349 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30445 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1942?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 05, 1942.

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