Saturday December 12, 1942: on this day

December 12, 1942 was the 346th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 12, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 12, 1942, who was born and died on December 12, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1942, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonlight Becomes You by Bing Crosby), movies (e.g. Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, directed by Roy William Neill), TV series (e.g. Barnyard Waac) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1942?


December 12, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 346th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

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December 12, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1942:

  • German offensive in south western stalingrad.
  • A fire in a hostel in st. john's, newfoundland kills 100 people.
  • World war ii: german troops begin operation winter storm, an attempt to relieve encircled axis forces during the battle of stalingrad.

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December 12, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 12, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1942 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 12, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:03 pm and setting at 10:58 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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Who was born on December 12, 1942?


Famous people born on December 12, 1942:

  • Fatma Girik
    Fatma Girik

    Turkish politician and actress.

  • Christopher Frank

    Actor/director (annee des meduses) dies at 50.

  • Peter Sarstedt

    Indian-british singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1941).

  • Morris Sadek

    Egyptian-american activist and lawyer.

  • Morag Hood

    Many commentators have called the scottish actress "a beloved beauty", who was featured in many british programs, stage productions and...

  • Angèle Albrecht

    German teacher and dancer.

  • Brough Scott

    English journalist and jockey.

  • Brenda Lee

    Musician.

  • Donna Mills

    Actress.

  • Mike Heron

    Rocker.

  • Mike Pinder in Birmingham

    England; rocker (the moody blues).

  • Gérard Filipelli
  • John Casablancas
  • Pierre Ducout
  • Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo
  • Wolf D. Prix
  • Bettina Scholl-Sabbatini
  • Anita Hentschel

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 4 months old,

or 976 months and 15 days old,

or 4246 weeks

or 29722 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 1942.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1942?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 12, 1942.

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December 12, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1942:

  • Helen Westley
  • Amparo López Jean

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1942:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1942:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1942: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1942 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1942 was Moonlight Becomes You by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 12, 1942: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1942 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonlight Becomes You

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December 12, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Roy William Neill

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Kaaren Verne

Country: United States of America

4 passi fra le nuvole

4 passi fra le nuvole

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Alessandro Blasetti

Starring: Gino Cervi, Adriana Benetti, Giuditta Rissone, Carlo Romano

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Frank Craven

Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights

Release year: 1942

Directed by: John Rawlins

Starring: Jon Hall, Maria Montez, Sabu, Leif Erickson

Reunion in France

Reunion in France

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Joan Crawford, John Wayne, Philip Dorn, Reginald Owen

December 12, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 1942 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Barnyard WAAC

Barnyard WAAC

Release year: 1942

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Who was the US President on December 12, 1942?

On December 12, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1942?

On December 12, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1942?

On December 12, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for December 1942?

December 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1942 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 12, 1942