What happened on Friday February 13, 1942?

About February 13th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler officially cancels Operation Seelöwe, the planned German invasion of Great Britain. This strategic decision effectively ended Nazi Germany's immediate hopes of conquering the United Kingdom through a direct amphibious assault, marking a significant turning point in World War II's European theater.
  • Day of the week: February 13th, 1942 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

More about February 13th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on February 13th, 1942.

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February 13, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 13, 1942:

  • Cancellation of Operation Seelöwe Adolf Hitler officially cancels Operation Seelöwe, the planned German invasion of Great Britain. This strategic decision effectively ended Nazi Germany's immediate hopes of conquering the United Kingdom through a direct amphibious assault, marking a significant turning point in World War II's European theater.
  • Battle of Pasir Panjang The Battle of Pasir Panjang commenced as part of the larger Battle of Singapore. This intense engagement was a critical moment in the Japanese invasion of British Malaya, representing one of the last defensive stands by Allied forces before the fall of Singapore.
  • Battle of Palembang The Battle of Palembang began near Palembang on Sumatra, Indonesia. This engagement was part of the Japanese Imperial Army's campaign to capture strategic oil fields and expand their control in the Dutch East Indies during World War II's Pacific theater.

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February 13, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 13, 1942?


February 13, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 44th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 1942 can also be written as 2/13/1942 in the US and as 13/2/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 13, 1942?


Famous people born on February 13, 1942:

  • Peter Tork
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February 13, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 13, 1942:

  • Otakar Batlička

    Czech journalist and author (d. 422).

  • Epitácio Pessoa

    Brazilian lawyer, judge, and politician, 11th president of brazil (b. 1865).

  • Frederick Nutter Chasen
  • Nikolaj Šubossinni

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February 13, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.

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February 13, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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February 13, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 13, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 February 13, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:23 am and setting at 05:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1942.

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How old is someone born on February 13, 1942?


Someone born on February 13, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 1 day old,

or 4343 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30406 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 13, 1942?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 13, 1942.

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