What happened on Thursday September 10, 1942?

Here's what happened on September 10, 1942:

• German Advance at Stalingrad German forces of the 29th Motorized Division achieved a critical breakthrough, reaching the Volga River on the southern side of Stalingrad. The Soviet 62nd Army was severely pressured, with its defensive lines reduced to just 2 kilometers from the city center, signaling an intense phase of the Battle of Stalingrad.
• RAF Bombing of Düsseldorf The Royal Air Force (RAF) conducted a massive bombing raid on Düsseldorf, dropping 100,000 bombs in less than an hour. This operation was part of the strategic Allied bombing campaign aimed at disrupting German industrial and military infrastructure during World War II.
• British Invasion of Madagascar During World War II, the British Army conducted a strategic amphibious landing on Madagascar to disrupt potential Axis operations and secure the island's strategic location in the Indian Ocean. This operation was part of the broader Allied efforts to control maritime routes and prevent potential Japanese expansion.
• Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron Begins Operations The Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) commenced operations, marking a significant milestone for women's participation in military aviation during World War II. These pioneering women pilots played a crucial role in transporting military aircraft across the United States, freeing male pilots for combat duties.
• Sinking of Italian Hospital Ship Arno British aircraft torpedoed and sank the Italian hospital ship Arno in the Mediterranean, an incident that underscored the brutal nature of naval warfare during World War II and the complex rules of engagement involving medical vessels.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Sep. 10, 1942

Newspapers from Sep. 10, 1942

September 10, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 253rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 10, 1942 can also be written as 9/10/1942 in the US and as 10/9/1942 in UK and Europe.

September 10, 1942 in September 1942 calendar

Famous people born on September 10, 1942:

• Danny Hutton

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• Philippe Clevenot
• Christine Darden

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on September 10th

Famous people died on September 10, 1942:

• Franz Künstler
• Luigi Priveato
• Pavel Chomič

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on September 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 10th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 10, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 10, 1942 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 10, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:20 am and setting at 07:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on September 10, 1942

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Someone born on September 10, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

or 992 months and 4 days old,

or 4313 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30197 days old,

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

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 10th 2025.

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

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

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