What happened on Monday October 12, 1942?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1942:

• Battle of Cape Esperance - Japanese Naval Defeat During World War II, the Battle of Cape Esperance was a significant naval engagement where Allied forces decisively defeated the Japanese naval fleet. The battle resulted in the death of Japanese commander Aritomo Goto and the sinking of two Japanese destroyers by Allied air attacks. This naval confrontation was a crucial moment in the Pacific Theater, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of Allied naval and air power.
• Roosevelt's Fireside Chat on Home Front President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered one of his famous fireside chats, addressing the American public about the home front during World War II. These radio broadcasts were crucial in maintaining public morale and explaining government policies during the war.
• USS Duncan Sunk in Naval Battle The USS Duncan, an American destroyer, was sunk by Japanese naval gunfire during the Battle of Cape Esperance, a significant naval engagement in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• German Submarine U-597 Destroyed German submarine U-597 was depth charged and sunk southwest of Iceland by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator of the Royal Air Force, further demonstrating the Allied forces' increasing maritime superiority during World War II.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1942

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1942

October 12, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 285th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1942 can also be written as 10/12/1942 in the US and as 12/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1942:

• Amitabh Bachchan

  Legendary Bollywood actor widely considered the most influential actor in Indian cinema history.

• Melvin Franklin

  Legendary bass singer of the iconic Motown group The Temptations, who was a key member of the band during its most successful period.

• Rei Kawakubo

  Groundbreaking Japanese fashion designer and founder of Comme des Garçons, renowned for her avant-garde and deconstructive approach to...

• Daliah Lavi

  Prominent Israeli singer, model, and actress who successfully transitioned from film stardom in the 1960s to a notable music career.

• Daniel Vigne
• Paolo Gioli

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1942:

• Aritomo Gotō
• Roman Sitko

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on October 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1942 was Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition
2. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Manhattan Serenade

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1942

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Someone born on October 12, 1942 is:

82 years 7 months old,

or 991 months and 2 days old,

or 4309 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30165 days old,

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

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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

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

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