What happened on Saturday February 14, 1942?

About February 14th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Pasir Panjang, a crucial engagement during the Japanese invasion of Singapore, played a pivotal role in the eventual surrender of the British colonial stronghold.
  • Day of the week: February 14th, 1942 was a Saturday
  • 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 14th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on February 14th, 1942.

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February 14, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 14, 1942:

  • Battle of Pasir Panjang Contributes to Singapore's Fall The Battle of Pasir Panjang, a crucial engagement during the Japanese invasion of Singapore, played a pivotal role in the eventual surrender of the British colonial stronghold.
  • Japanese Parachute Invasion of Palembang Japanese parachute troops strategically landed near the critical oil production center of Palembang in Sumatra, marking a significant military operation during World War II's Pacific campaign.
  • Battle of Bilin River Begins The Battle of Bilin River commenced in Burma, representing another critical engagement in the Japanese military's Southeast Asian campaign during World War II.
  • Rotterdam's Maas Tunnel Opens The Maas Tunnel in Rotterdam, Netherlands, was inaugurated, providing a critical transportation infrastructure link across the Nieuwe Maas river.

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

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What day of the week was February 14, 1942?


February 14, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 45th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1942 can also be written as 2/14/1942 in the US and as 14/2/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 14, 1942?


Famous people born on February 14, 1942:

  • Michael Bloomberg

    Prominent American businessman, politician, and philanthropist who founded Bloomberg L.P.

  • Roland Giraud

    Renowned French actor famous for his role in 'Trois Hommes et un Couffin', a classic comedy film later remade in the US as 'Three Men and a...

  • Wali Jones

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


Famous people died on February 14, 1942:

  • Adnan Saidi

    Malayan lieutenant (b. 1915).

  • Glover Morrill Allen
  • Virginio Monti
  • Thomas Wilkinson
  • Edgar Chadwick

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 14, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:09 am and setting at 07:01 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 14, 1942?


Someone born on February 14, 1942 is:

83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 9 days old,

or 4340 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30384 days old,

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

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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

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

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