What happened on Thursday November 12, 1942?

Here's what happened on November 12, 1942:

• Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal was a critical three-day naval engagement between Japanese and American naval forces near Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. This intense maritime conflict was a pivotal moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II, ultimately resulting in an American victory that significantly weakened Japanese naval capabilities and helped turn the tide of the war in the Pacific.
• U.S. Congress Expands Military Draft Age On November 12, 1942, the U.S. Congress approved expanding the military draft to include men aged 18 and 19 years old, a critical legislative action to support the massive military mobilization required for World War II. This decision significantly increased the pool of potential military recruits during a time of global conflict.
• Koli Point Action in Guadalcanal Campaign The Koli Point action was a significant ground engagement during the Guadalcanal Campaign, resulting in an American victory. This battle was part of the broader strategic efforts to secure the Solomon Islands and push back against Japanese territorial control.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Nov. 12, 1942

Newspapers from Nov. 12, 1942

November 12, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 316th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 12, 1942 can also be written as 11/12/1942 in the US and as 12/11/1942 in UK and Europe.

November 12, 1942 in November 1942 calendar

Famous people born on November 12, 1942:

• Robert Weinberg

  Renowned cancer researcher and professor at MIT, known for groundbreaking work in understanding genetic mechanisms of cancer development.

• Jejomar Binay

  Filipino politician who served as Vice President of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016 and was a prominent figure in Philippine politics.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on November 12th

Famous people died on November 12, 1942:

• Maurice O'Neill

  Executed irish republican.

• Laura Hope Crews
• Pëtr Grigor'ev
• Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
• Elmer Niklander
• Masaharu Suganami

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on November 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1942 was Mister Five By Five by Harry James & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Harry James & His Orchestra - Mister Five By Five

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 12, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 12, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:44 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on November 12, 1942

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Someone born on November 12, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 12 days old,

or 4306 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30144 days old,

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

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 12th 2025.

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

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

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