What happened on Thursday January 15, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1942:

• German Counter-Insurgency Operation in Croatia Nazi Germany launched Operation Southeast Croatia, a strategic counter-insurgency campaign targeting resistance movements in the Independent State of Croatia during World War II.
• Third Battle of Changsha Concludes The Third Battle of Changsha ended with a significant victory for Chinese forces, marking an important moment in the Second Sino-Japanese War and demonstrating Chinese military resilience.
• German Submarine Approaches New York Harbor The German submarine *U-123* surfaced dangerously close to New York Harbor, with the lights of Coney Island visible, highlighting the proximity of World War II threats to the American mainland.
• British Cargo Ship Empire Bay Sunk The British cargo ship *Empire Bay* was bombed and destroyed by a German Dornier Do 217 aircraft off the coast of Middlesbrough, representing the ongoing maritime warfare of World War II.
• German Submarine U-93 Destroyed The German submarine *U-93* was depth charged and sunk by the British destroyer HMS *Hesperus* in the waters between Portugal and the Azores, contributing to the Allied naval campaign.
• German Submarine U-577 Sunk German submarine *U-577* was depth charged and destroyed by Fairey Swordfish aircraft in the Mediterranean, northwest of Mersa Matruh, further demonstrating the intense naval warfare of World War II.
• Birth of Charo, Spanish Entertainer Charo, a renowned Spanish-born singer, actress, and entertainer, was born on this date. Known for her vibrant personality and musical talents, she would later become a popular figure in American entertainment.
• Wrigley Field Lighting Plans Suspended Due to the ongoing World War II, the Chicago Cubs decided to postpone their plans to install stadium lights at Wrigley Field, reflecting the wartime constraints and priorities.

Events in 1942

January 15, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1942

January 15, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 15th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1942 can also be written as 1/15/1942 in the US and as 15/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1942:

• Frank Joseph Polozola

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• Gaetano Salvemini

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1942:

• Léon Marie Dufour
• Khengarji III
• Domenico Monleone

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 January 15, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 05:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1942

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Someone born on January 15, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 8 days old,

or 4344 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30414 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1942?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 15, 1942.

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