What happened on Monday September 14, 1942?

About September 14th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: German troops successfully occupied the train station Stalingrad-1, marking a significant tactical advancement in their offensive against Soviet forces during the Battle of Stalingrad, a turning point in World War II's Eastern Front.
  • Day of the week: September 14th, 1942 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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September 14, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 14, 1942:

  • German Occupation of Stalingrad Train Station German troops successfully occupied the train station Stalingrad-1, marking a significant tactical advancement in their offensive against Soviet forces during the Battle of Stalingrad, a turning point in World War II's Eastern Front.
  • First Medal of Honor of World War II Awarded US Navy Admiral Chester Nimitz presented the first Medal of Honor of World War II to sailor John William Finn for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, recognizing extraordinary valor in the face of enemy assault.
  • Battle of Edson's Ridge at Guadalcanal A critical engagement during the Guadalcanal Campaign where Japanese forces launched a significant assault on Edson's Ridge, a strategic location in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This battle was a pivotal moment in the Allied efforts to halt Japanese expansion.
  • Death of Ezra Seymour Gosney Ezra Seymour Gosney, an American philanthropist and eugenicist known for his controversial work in social engineering and population control, passed away at the age of 87.

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

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What day of the week was September 14, 1942?


September 14, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 257th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1942 can also be written as 9/14/1942 in the US and as 14/9/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 14, 1942?


Famous people born on September 14, 1942:

  • Bela Karolyi

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  • Oliver Eugene Lake

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


Famous people died on September 14, 1942:

  • E. S. Gosney

    American eugenicist and philanthropist, founded human betterment foundation (b. 1855).

  • Edgardo Ciani

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 14, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 10:24 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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How old is someone born on September 14, 1942?


Someone born on September 14, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

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or 4313 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30193 days old,

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

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