What happened on Wednesday July 15, 1942?

About July 15th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The first mass deportation of Dutch Jews from the Westerbork transit camp to the Auschwitz concentration camp began, marking a tragic escalation of Nazi persecution during World War II.
  • Day of the week: July 15th, 1942 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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July 15, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 15, 1942:

  • First Deportation of Jews from Westerbork to Auschwitz The first mass deportation of Dutch Jews from the Westerbork transit camp to the Auschwitz concentration camp began, marking a tragic escalation of Nazi persecution during World War II.
  • Dutch Jews Conscripted for Labor Camps Nazi authorities initiated forced labor conscription for Dutch Jews, compelling them to work in harsh conditions as part of the systematic oppression during World War II.
  • Recovery of Akutan Zero Aircraft An American salvage crew recovered an intact Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane at Akutan Island, Alaska. This significant intelligence find allowed U.S. military engineers to study the aircraft's design and develop effective countermeasures against this advanced fighter.
  • Sinking of German Submarine U-576 German submarine U-576 was sunk near Cape Hatteras by a coordinated attack involving depth charges from two U.S. aircraft and gunfire from a merchant ship, representing another strategic naval victory for the Allies during World War II.

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

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What day of the week was July 15, 1942?


July 15, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 196th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1942 can also be written as 7/15/1942 in the US and as 15/7/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 15, 1942?


Famous people born on July 15, 1942:

  • Vivian Malone Jones

    Civil rights activist who courageously integrated the University of Alabama in 1963, challenging racial segregation alongside James Hood...

  • Mil Mascaras

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July 15, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 15, 1942:

  • Wenceslao Vinzons

    Filipino lawyer, politician, and resistance leader who fought against Japanese occupation during World War II.

  • Charles-Eugène Guye
  • Roberto Marcelino Ortiz

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July 15, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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July 15, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 15, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 10:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1942.

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How old is someone born on July 15, 1942?


Someone born on July 15, 1942 is:

82 years 9 months old,

or 993 months and 29 days old,

or 4322 weeks

or 30254 days old,

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

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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

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

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