What happened on Friday April 10, 1942?

About April 10th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, the Bataan Death March began as Japanese forces brutally forced approximately 76,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war to march 60 miles under extreme conditions from the Bataan airfield to a camp near Cabanatuan. The prisoners endured scorching heat, severe dehydration, and lack of food, resulting in the tragic death of over 5,000 American soldiers. This event became a symbol of Japanese wartime atrocities and human rights violations.
  • Day of the week: April 10th, 1942 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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April 10, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 10, 1942:

  • Bataan Death March Begins During World War II, the Bataan Death March began as Japanese forces brutally forced approximately 76,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war to march 60 miles under extreme conditions from the Bataan airfield to a camp near Cabanatuan. The prisoners endured scorching heat, severe dehydration, and lack of food, resulting in the tragic death of over 5,000 American soldiers. This event became a symbol of Japanese wartime atrocities and human rights violations.
  • Rationing in Holland During World War II, the Netherlands implemented rationing of cigarettes and candy, reflecting the economic hardships and resource scarcity caused by the German occupation.
  • James Landis Appointed to Civilian Defense James Landis was officially appointed as the director of the US Office of Civilian Defense, a critical wartime organization responsible for protecting and mobilizing civilian resources during World War II.

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April 10, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 10, 1942?


April 10, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 100th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 10, 1942 can also be written as 4/10/1942 in the US and as 10/4/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 10, 1942?


Famous people born on April 10, 1942:

  • Stuart Dybek

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  • Ian Callaghan
  • Alf Hiltebeitel

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April 10, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 10, 1942:

  • Carl Schenstrøm

    Danish actor and director (b. 1881).

  • Simon Orlik

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April 10, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 10th 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 10, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 10, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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April 10, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 10, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 10, 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 10, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 03:47 am and setting at 03:41 pm.

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 10, 1942?


Someone born on April 10, 1942 is:

83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 16 days old,

or 4341 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30393 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 10, 1942?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 10, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 10, 1942.

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