What happened on Wednesday October 14, 1942?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1942:

• Battle of Stalingrad: Tractor Factory Assault During the Battle of Stalingrad, German forces launched a major assault on the Stalingrad Tractor Factory, resulting in thousands of casualties. This was part of the intense urban warfare that characterized the pivotal Eastern Front conflict.
• SS Caribou Sinking During World War II, the passenger ferry SS Caribou was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat in the Cabot Strait, resulting in the tragic loss of 137 lives out of 252 passengers and crew. This event was one of the most significant maritime casualties in Canadian waters during the war.
• Naval Engagement at Guadalcanal A Japanese battleship engaged in combat near Henderson Field on Guadalcanal, representing another critical naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• Chetnik Massacre in Yugoslavia Chetnik forces committed a significant atrocity, massacring over 500 Croats and Muslims and burning numerous villages around Prozor. This event highlights the complex and brutal ethnic conflicts in Yugoslavia during World War II.
• Ukrainian Insurgent Army Formation The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) was officially activated, marking a significant moment in Ukrainian nationalist resistance during World War II. The UPA would play a complex role in the conflict, fighting against Soviet, Nazi, and Polish forces.
• Sinking of German Auxiliary Cruiser Komet The German auxiliary cruiser Komet was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel by a British motor torpedo boat, representing another strategic naval engagement during World War II.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Oct. 14, 1942

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1942

October 14, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 287th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1942 can also be written as 10/14/1942 in the US and as 14/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1942:

• Péter Nádas

  Renowned Hungarian playwright and novelist known for his complex narrative style and profound literary works exploring human relationships...

• Jerry Jones

  American businessman, most famously known as the owner of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team since 1989.

• Suzzanna

  Iconic Indonesian horror film actress who was a prominent figure in the Indonesian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, known as the 'Queen of...

• Evelio Javier

  Filipino lawyer and politician who was assassinated in 1986, known for his advocacy of democracy and opposition to the Marcos regime.

• Billy Harrison

  Rock guitarist from Belfast, Ireland, best known as a member of the influential rock band 'Them', which launched Van Morrison's career.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on October 14th

Famous people died on October 14, 1942:

• Noboru Yamaguchi

  Japanese mob boss (b. 1902).

• Andrea Ferretto
• Cosmo Hamilton

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on October 14th

October 14, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 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 14th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 10:57 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 14, 1942

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Someone born on October 14, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 19 days old,

or 4307 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30152 days old,

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

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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

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

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