What happened on Thursday January 08, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1942:

• Birth of Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking, a renowned English theoretical physicist famous for his groundbreaking work on black holes and cosmology, was born in Oxford, England. He would later become one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, known for his revolutionary theories about space, time, and the fundamental nature of the universe.
• Hitler Dismisses Generaloberst Erich Hoepner Adolf Hitler severely disciplined Generaloberst Erich Hoepner for unauthorized military withdrawal on the Eastern Front. Beyond removing him from command, Hitler stripped Hoepner of his pension and the right to wear his military uniform, demonstrating the dictator's strict control over military leadership during World War II.
• Birth of Junichirō Koizumi Junichirō Koizumi, who would later become the 87th Prime Minister of Japan, was born in Yokosuka, Kanagawa. Known for his distinctive political style and economic reforms, Koizumi served from 2001 to 2006 and significantly influenced Japanese domestic and international politics.

Events in 1942

January 08, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1942

January 08, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1942 can also be written as 1/8/1942 in the US and as 8/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 08, 1942:

• Stephen Hawking

  Renowned British theoretical physicist who revolutionized our understanding of cosmology, black holes, and the origins of the universe.

• Yvette Mimieux

  American actress, stage, and tv actress.

• Junichiro Koizumi

  Influential Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006.

• John Peterson

  John peterson is a renowned rock musician known for his influential guitar playing and charismatic stage presence.

• Walter Scavolini

  Italian industrial entrepreneur credited with creating the modular kitchen concept, which became highly popular in Italy.

• Richard Beggs
• Hawking Stephen

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 8th

Famous people died on January 08, 1942:

• Joseph Franklin Rutherford

  American lawyer and religious leader (b. 1869).

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 8th

January 08, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:00 pm and setting at 11:18 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 08, 1942

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Someone born on January 08, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 15 days old,

or 4345 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30421 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1942?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 08, 1942.

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