What happened on Sunday July 12, 1942?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1942:

• Soviet Troop Mobilization for Stalingrad Defense Joseph Stalin strategically began moving massive numbers of troops into the Stalingrad area in preparation for the impending German offensive. Soviet military leader Semyon Timoshenko was appointed as the overall commander of the newly formed Stalingrad Front, signaling the critical importance of defending this strategic city.
• Soviet General Andrey Vlasov Captured by Germans Soviet general Andrey Vlasov was captured by German forces during World War II. During his captivity, he would controversially switch allegiances and collaborate with the Nazis, becoming a prominent figure in the Russian Liberation Army that fought against the Soviet Union.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1942

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1942

July 12, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1942 can also be written as 7/12/1942 in the US and as 12/7/1942 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1942 in July 1942 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1942:

• Steve Young

  Legendary NFL quarterback who played for the San Francisco 49ers, known for his exceptional mobility and Hall of Fame career.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1942:

• René Allendy
• Julius von Bernuth

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on July 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:58 am and setting at 08:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1942

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Someone born on July 12, 1942 is:

82 years 10 months old,

or 994 months and 2 days old,

or 4322 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30257 days old,

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

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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