What happened on Saturday February 07, 1942?

Here's what happened on February 07, 1942:

• Rommel's North African Campaign Maneuver German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel halted his counteroffensive near Gazala, having recaptured almost all territory previously lost by the British Eighth Army in just over two weeks.
• Croatian Nazi Atrocity in Drakulici In a horrific war crime, Croatian Nazis systematically murdered 2,300 Serbian civilians in Drakulici, Banja Luka, including 551 innocent children, representing a stark example of World War II brutality.
• US Military Strategy Conference Top United States military leaders convened their first formal meeting to strategize and coordinate American military efforts during World War II.
• Quisling Establishes Norwegian Dictatorship Vidkun Quisling abolished the Norwegian constitution, establishing a Nazi-aligned dictatorship and effectively ending Norway's constitutional monarchy.
• Air Force Staff Leadership Established The United States military created the post of Chief of the Air Force Staff, signaling the growing importance of aerial warfare during World War II.
• Record-Breaking Pole Vault Achievement Cornelius Warmerdam set a remarkable indoor pole vault record, clearing 15 feet 3/8 inch, demonstrating extraordinary athletic prowess during World War II.
• Portuguese Presidential Election António Óscar Carmona was elected president of Portugal, continuing the country's political leadership during World War II.
• United States Daylight Saving Time Implementation Daylight saving time was officially implemented across the United States, a wartime measure to conserve energy resources.
• USS Lafayette Fire Incident The ocean liner caught fire during its conversion into a troopship, representing a setback in wartime maritime preparations.
• Uruguay Wins South American Football Championship Uruguay defeated Argentina to win the South American Championship of football in Montevideo, showcasing national sporting pride.

Events in 1942

February 07, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 07, 1942

Newspapers from Feb. 07, 1942

February 07, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 38th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 07, 1942 can also be written as 2/7/1942 in the US and as 7/2/1942 in UK and Europe.

February 07, 1942 in February 1942 calendar

Famous people died on February 07, 1942:

• Ivan Bilibin

  Russian stage designer and illustrator (d. 1942).

• Ivan Jakovlevič Bilibin
• Roberto Maretto
• Dorando Pietri

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on February 7th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 7th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 07, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 07, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 07, 1942 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 07, 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 February 07, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:09 pm and setting at 11:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on February 07, 1942

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Someone born on February 07, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 7 days old,

or 4344 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30412 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 07, 1942?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 07, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 07, 1942.

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