What happened on Monday April 06, 1942?

About April 6th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Indian naval sloop HMIS Indus was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft near Akyab (modern-day Sittwe) in Burma, highlighting the intense naval warfare in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
  • Day of the week: April 6th, 1942 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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April 06, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 06, 1942:

  • HMIS Indus Sunk by Japanese Aircraft The Indian naval sloop HMIS Indus was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft near Akyab (modern-day Sittwe) in Burma, highlighting the intense naval warfare in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
  • British Destroyer Havock Runs Aground The British destroyer Havock ran aground near Kelibia, Tunisia. Following the incident, the entire crew and passengers were captured and interned by Vichy French forces, representing a significant maritime and wartime setback.
  • German Military Operation Bamberg Operation Bamberg concluded with a decisive German victory, further demonstrating the German military's strategic capabilities during World War II.
  • Birth of Barry Levinson Barry Levinson, renowned American film director, producer, and screenwriter, was born. Known for critically acclaimed films like 'Rain Man' and 'Good Morning, Vietnam', Levinson would become a significant figure in Hollywood cinema.
  • Meteorite Falls in Norway A meteorite landed near Pollen, Norway, without causing any damage or injury. This rare astronomical event highlights the peaceful nature of this particular celestial occurrence.

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April 06, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 06, 1942?


April 06, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 96th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1942 can also be written as 4/6/1942 in the US and as 6/4/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 06, 1942?


Famous people born on April 06, 1942:

  • Barry Levinson
    Barry Levinson

    Acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for critically acclaimed films like 'Rain Man' and 'Good Morning,...

  • Anita Pallenberg
  • Garrett Brown
  • Bob Stupak

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April 06, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th 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 06, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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April 06, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 06, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 06, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:19 am and setting at 11:29 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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How old is someone born on April 06, 1942?


Someone born on April 06, 1942 is:

83 years and 27 days old,

or 996 months and 27 days old,

or 4334 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30343 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1942?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 06, 1942.

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