What happened on Wednesday January 07, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 07, 1942:

• Soviet Counteroffensive in Battle of Moscow The Battle of Moscow concluded with a strategic Soviet victory. Despite reservations from his military generals, Joseph Stalin ordered a bold general offensive along the entire front, a decision that would prove pivotal in turning the tide against Nazi Germany.
• Siege of Bataan Begins in World War II The Japanese military launched a strategic offensive against U.S. and Filipino forces on the Bataan Peninsula, marking a critical moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This siege would become one of the most significant battles in the early stages of the war in the Pacific.
• Roosevelt's Massive War Budget Proposal U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented Congress with an unprecedented budget of $77 billion, with $56 billion allocated specifically for the war effort. This massive financial commitment underscored the United States' full mobilization for World War II.
• Death of IOC President Henry Count of Baillet-Latour Henry Count of Baillet-Latour, the president of the International Olympic Committee from 1925 to 1942, passed away at the age of 63. His leadership spanned a critical period in Olympic history, including the tumultuous years leading up to World War II.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Jan. 07, 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 07, 1942

January 07, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 7th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1942 can also be written as 1/7/1942 in the US and as 7/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 07, 1942:

• Vasili Alexeyev

  Legendary Soviet weightlifter who dominated the superheavyweight class, winning two Olympic gold medals and setting multiple world records...

• Paul Revere in Boise

  Keyboardist and leader of the rock band Paul Revere & the Raiders, known for hit songs like 'Kicks' and 'Just Like Me'.

• Jesse Branson
• Ricardo Ezzati Andrello

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 7th

Famous people died on January 07, 1942:

• Alfred Asikainen

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 7th

January 07, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 07, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 07, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 08:57 pm and setting at 10:45 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 07, 1942

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Someone born on January 07, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 16 days old,

or 4346 weeks

or 30422 days old,

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

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 7th 2026.

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

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

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