What happened on Thursday December 10, 1942?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1942:

• First Official Holocaust Report Sent by Polish Government-in-Exile During World War II, the Polish Government-in-Exile sent the Raczyński's Note, which was the first official comprehensive report documenting the Holocaust, to 26 governments that had signed the Declaration by United Nations. This document was a critical early attempt to alert the international community about the systematic genocide being perpetrated by Nazi Germany.
• Nazi Puppet Leadership in Netherlands Adolf Hitler appointed Anton Mussert as the 'leader of Netherlands people', further solidifying Nazi Germany's control and puppet governance in the occupied Netherlands during World War II.
• German Panzer Army Formation in North Africa The 5th German Panzer Army was formed under the command of Colonel-General von Arnim, signaling a strategic military reorganization in the North African theater of World War II.
• German Attack at Majaz al Bab Repulsed German tank infantry columns launched an attack on Majaz al Bab in Tunisia but were successfully repelled by Allied forces, marking a defensive victory in the North African campaign.
• Prisoner of War Treatment Announcement The British and Canadian governments announced that German prisoners of war would be unshackled starting December 12, signaling a commitment to humane treatment of prisoners during World War II.
• German Submarine Commissioned German submarine U-952 was commissioned into the Kriegsmarine, contributing to Nazi Germany's naval warfare capabilities during World War II.
• Establishment of Bank of Thailand The Bank of Thailand was officially opened, representing an important milestone in the country's financial and economic infrastructure development.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Dec. 10, 1942

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1942

December 10, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 344th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1942 can also be written as 12/10/1942 in the US and as 10/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

Famous people born on December 10, 1942:

• Dick Butkus

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• Ann Gloag

  Ann Gloag is a prominent Scottish entrepreneur who co-founded Stagecoach Group with her brother Brian Souter.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on December 10th

December 10, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 10, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 10:28 am and setting at 09:49 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 10, 1942

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Someone born on December 10, 1942 is:

82 years 5 months old,

or 989 months and 4 days old,

or 4300 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30106 days old,

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

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

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

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