What happened on Tuesday April 14, 1942?

About April 14th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, the US Navy destroyer USS Roper successfully engaged and sank the German submarine U-85 off the eastern coast of the United States, marking a significant moment in the Battle of the Atlantic and demonstrating the US Navy's growing effectiveness against German naval operations.
  • Day of the week: April 14th, 1942 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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April 14, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 14, 1942:

  • US Navy Destroyer Roper Sinks German U-Boat U-85 During World War II, the US Navy destroyer USS Roper successfully engaged and sank the German submarine U-85 off the eastern coast of the United States, marking a significant moment in the Battle of the Atlantic and demonstrating the US Navy's growing effectiveness against German naval operations.
  • UK Budget Day: War Expenditure Announcement During World War II, Chancellor of the Exchequer Kingsley Wood presented the United Kingdom's annual budget, detailing the nation's substantial war expenditures. This announcement highlighted the immense financial strain of the war effort on the British economy.
  • Birth of Valeriy Brumel, Legendary Soviet High Jumper Valeriy Brumel was born, who would become one of the most iconic high jumpers in Soviet athletic history. He revolutionized high jump techniques and set multiple world records during the 1960s, becoming a symbol of Soviet sporting excellence.

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April 14, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 14, 1942?


April 14, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 104th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1942 can also be written as 4/14/1942 in the US and as 14/4/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 14, 1942?


Famous people born on April 14, 1942:

  • Valeriy Brumel

    Legendary Soviet high jumper who set multiple world records and won Olympic gold in 1964.

  • Valentin Lebedev

    Experienced Soviet/Russian cosmonaut who completed two significant space missions and spent a total of 211 days in space during the 1970s...

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Famous people born on April 14th

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April 14, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 14, 1942:

  • Leonid Alekseevič Kulik
  • Gerhard Berthold
  • Luigi Cavaglià
  • Hugh S. Johnson
  • Gustav Thiefenthaler

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April 14, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.

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April 14, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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April 14, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 14, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 April 14, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:02 am and setting at 07:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1942.

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How old is someone born on April 14, 1942?


Someone born on April 14, 1942 is:

83 years and 19 days old,

or 996 months and 19 days old,

or 4333 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30335 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1942?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 14, 1942.

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