What happened on Wednesday December 09, 1942?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1942:

• US Marines Transfer Guadalcanal Operations to Army On December 9, 1942, US Marines under Lieutenant General Alexander Vandegrift officially transferred operational control of Guadalcanal to the US Army, led by Major General Alexander Patch. This strategic handover marked a significant moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II, signaling the progression of the Guadalcanal Campaign and the coordinated efforts of different US military branches.
• Australian Army Liberates Gona Village On December 9, 1942, Australian Army forces successfully liberated the village of Gona from Japanese occupation during the New Guinea Campaign. This operation was part of the broader Allied strategy to push back Japanese forces in the Pacific and represented a crucial moment in the island's liberation.
• First British Airfield Transferred to US Army Air Forces On December 9, 1942, Thurleigh Airfield, which served as the home base for the US 306th Bombardment Group, became the first British airfield officially transferred to the US Army Air Forces. This transfer symbolized the deepening military cooperation between the United Kingdom and the United States during World War II.

Events in 1942

December 09, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 09, 1942

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1942

December 09, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1942 can also be written as 12/9/1942 in the US and as 9/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1942:

• Joe McGinniss

  Renowned American journalist and author known for his groundbreaking political reporting.

• Dick Butkus

  Legendary NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears and Hall of Fame inductee.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1942:

• Oskari Mantere
• Angelo Zanelli

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1942 was Moonlight Becomes You by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Bing Crosby - Moonlight Becomes You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 09, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1942 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 08:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on December 09, 1942

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Someone born on December 09, 1942 is:

82 years 5 months old,

or 989 months and 5 days old,

or 4301 weeks

or 30107 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1942?

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 09, 1942.

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