What happened on Thursday October 15, 1942?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1942:

• State of Emergency in Trondheim Nazi Reichskommissar Josef Terboven declared a state of emergency in Trondheim, Norway, following acts of sabotage. This declaration led to the execution of 34 Norwegians over six days, exemplifying the brutal Nazi repression of resistance movements.
• Sinking of Lisbon Maru: Tragic Maritime Incident The American submarine USS Grouper sank the Japanese transport ship Lisbon Maru, inadvertently causing the deaths of approximately 800 British prisoners of war who were being transported from Hong Kong, highlighting the brutal human cost of naval warfare.
• Battle of Rzhev: Soviet Operational Failure The Battle of Rzhev in Summer 1942 was a significant military engagement on the Eastern Front where Soviet forces failed to achieve their strategic objectives against German forces, resulting in substantial casualties and limited territorial gains.
• First Flight of Bell P-59 Airacomet The Bell P-59 Airacomet, one of America's first jet-powered aircraft, completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in military aviation technology during World War II.
• Australian Commandos Raid Mubo Australian commandos conducted a strategic raid on Japanese positions in Mubo, New Guinea, successfully neutralizing approximately 50 enemy combatants and demonstrating the Allies' growing offensive capabilities in the Pacific Theater.
• Premiere of 'The Skin of Our Teeth' Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'The Skin of Our Teeth' premiered at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, offering a complex allegorical exploration of human resilience through historical and personal challenges.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Oct. 15, 1942

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1942

October 15, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 288th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1942 can also be written as 10/15/1942 in the US and as 15/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1942:

• Penny Marshall

  Penny Marshall was a renowned American actress, director, and producer who rose to fame through her iconic role as Laverne DeFazio in the...

• Éric Charden

  Éric Charden was a prominent French singer-songwriter known for his hit songs and successful musical collaborations, particularly with Annie...

• Derek Carter

  Derek Carter was a British animator and cartoonist who worked with Disney, contributing to children's cartoons and notably animating 'The...

• Milt Morin

  Milt Morin was an American football player who passed away on July 9, 2010.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1942:

• Marie Tempest

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on October 15th

October 15, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 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 15th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:52 pm 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 15, 1942

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Someone born on October 15, 1942 is:

82 years 7 months old,

or 991 months and 9 days old,

or 4310 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30172 days old,

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

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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

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

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