What happened on Saturday, September 12, 1942?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1942:

• Battle of Edson's Ridge begins in Guadalcanal Campaign The Battle of Edson's Ridge, also known as the Battle of Bloody Ridge, commenced on September 12, 1942, in the Solomon Islands. U.S. Marines, under Major General Alexander Vandegrift, repelled an attack by the Japanese 35th Infantry Brigade, commanded by Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi. The battle was crucial for defending Henderson Field and the Allied perimeter on Guadalcanal. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Laconia Incident begins On September 12, 1942, the Laconia Incident began when the British troopship RMS Laconia was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-156 in the South Atlantic Ocean. The incident led to a controversial rescue operation involving German and Allied forces, as the U-boat attempted to rescue survivors, including civilians and prisoners of war. source: en.wikipedia.org
• RMS Laconia torpedoed in World War II On September 12, 1942, during World War II, the British troopship RMS Laconia was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-156 in the South Atlantic Ocean. The ship was carrying over 1,800 people, including civilians and prisoners of war, and the attack resulted in the loss of many lives. source: en.wikipedia.org
• U.S. Air Force Tactical Innovation U.S. Fifth Air Force A-20 light bombers first deployed parachute fragmentation bombs in combat at Buna, New Guinea, representing a significant tactical development in aerial warfare.
• Linda Gray Birth Linda Gray, a notable American actress, was born on this date. She would later become famous for her role in the television series 'Dallas'.

Events in 1942

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

LIFE magazines from September 1942

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1942

September 12, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 255th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1942 can also be written as 9/12/1942 in the US and as 12/9/1942 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1942 in September 1942 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1942:

• Michel Drucker

  Renowned French television host and journalist with a long and influential career in French media, known for his popular talk shows and...

• Dominique Noguez

  Prominent French film critic, writer, and academic who won the Prix Femina in 1997 for his work 'Amour Noir' and was a passionate defender...

• Yan de Vleeshouwer
• Charles L. Grant
• Eduardo de Gregorio

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1942:

• Valentine Baker

  Welsh co-founder of the martin-baker aircraft company (b. 1888).

• Egisto Perino
• Marion Dunlop

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on September 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:27 am and setting at 09:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1942

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Someone born on September 12, 1942 is:

83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 11 days old,

or 4375 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30630 days old,

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

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 12th 2026.

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

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

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