What happened on Saturday September 05, 1942?

About September 5th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a horrific act of Nazi persecution, the Jewish community of Wolbrom, Poland was forcibly rounded up by German forces and local collaborators. This devastating event marked the complete destruction of a once-thriving Jewish community, representing one of the many tragic episodes of the Holocaust. The community, which had a rich cultural and social history, was systematically erased, leaving behind only memories and historical records.
  • Day of the week: September 5th, 1942 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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September 05, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 05, 1942:

  • Tragic Liquidation of Wolbrom's Jewish Community In a horrific act of Nazi persecution, the Jewish community of Wolbrom, Poland was forcibly rounded up by German forces and local collaborators. This devastating event marked the complete destruction of a once-thriving Jewish community, representing one of the many tragic episodes of the Holocaust. The community, which had a rich cultural and social history, was systematically erased, leaving behind only memories and historical records.
  • Japanese Withdrawal at Milne Bay - First Major Land Defeat in Pacific War During World War II, the Japanese high command ordered a strategic withdrawal at Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. This marked a significant turning point, representing the first major Japanese defeat in land warfare during the Pacific Theater of World War II. The battle demonstrated the increasing effectiveness of Allied forces and dealt a substantial psychological blow to Japanese military leadership.
  • Battle of Alam Halfa Concludes The Battle of Alam Halfa, a significant engagement in the North African Campaign of World War II, concluded with an Allied victory. This battle, fought in the Egyptian desert, was a crucial defensive action by British and Commonwealth forces under General Bernard Montgomery against Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps.
  • Allied Bombing Raids on Le Havre and Bremen British and United States air forces conducted coordinated bombing raids on the strategic German-occupied ports of Le Havre in France and Bremen in Germany. These raids were part of the broader Allied air campaign aimed at disrupting German military infrastructure and industrial capabilities during World War II.

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

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What day of the week was September 05, 1942?


September 05, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 248th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 05, 1942 can also be written as 9/5/1942 in the US and as 5/9/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 05, 1942?


Famous people born on September 05, 1942:

  • Werner Herzog
    Werner Herzog

    German screenwriter and producer of german actor.

  • Denise Fabre

    French television personality famous for her work in in-vision continuity announcements, a prominent figure in French broadcast media.

  • Ray Floyd

    Professional golfer, multiple major championship winner, and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

  • Eduardo Mata

    Prominent Mexican conductor and composer who tragically died in an air accident in 1995, known for his significant contributions to...

  • Francis Leroi
  • Franco Reitano

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September 05, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 05, 1942:

  • François de Labouchère

    French soldier and pilot (b. 1917).

  • Zsigmond Móricz

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September 05, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 5th is Virgo.

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

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

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September 05, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 05, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 05, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:36 am and setting at 05:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1942.

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How old is someone born on September 05, 1942?


Someone born on September 05, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

or 992 months and 9 days old,

or 4314 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30202 days old,

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

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 5th 2025.

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

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

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