What happened on Monday January 12, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1942:

• First Medal of Honor in World War II 2nd Lt. Alexander R. Nininger, a 1941 West Point graduate, was killed while leading his Philippine Scouts unit in an attack on Japanese positions during the Battle of Bataan. He became the first recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War II, posthumously recognized for his extraordinary bravery.
• National War Labor Board Established United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board to manage labor relations, prevent strikes, and maintain economic stability during World War II.
• British Recapture Sollum British troops successfully reconquer Sollum in North Africa after a prolonged 56-day siege, with German forces exhausting their ammunition and unable to continue resistance.
• Dutch Troops Surrender at Tarakan Dutch military forces on the island of Tarakan surrender to Japanese forces during World War II, marking a significant moment in the Japanese expansion in Southeast Asia.
• Joe Louis Reports for Military Duty Legendary boxing champion Joe Louis reports for military service at Camp Upton, attracting significant media attention with reporters documenting his arrival.
• German Submarine U-374 Sunk The German submarine U-374 was sunk by torpedoes from the British submarine HMS Unbeaten in the Mediterranean, contributing to the naval warfare of World War II.
• George Francis, West Indies Cricketer, Dies George Francis, a notable West Indies Test cricket fast-bowler who took 23 wickets in 10 matches, passes away.

Events in 1942

January 12, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1942

January 12, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 12th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1942 can also be written as 1/12/1942 in the US and as 12/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1942:

• Bernardine Dohrn

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• Michel Mayor
• Ramiro de León Carpio
• Hilary Weston
• Bedy Moratti

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1942:

• Vladímir Petliakov
• Giuseppe Squillante
• Vladimir Michajlovič Petljakov

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:26 am and setting at 02:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1942

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Someone born on January 12, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 11 days old,

or 4345 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30417 days old,

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

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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

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

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