What happened on Thursday October 15, 1942?

About October 15th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: October 15th, 1942 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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October 15, 1942: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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What day of the week was October 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.

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Who was born on October 15, 1942?


Famous people born on October 15, 1942:

  • Penny Marshall
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    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.

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1942:

  • Marie Tempest

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October 15, 1942: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1942 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition youtube
  2. - Manhattan Serenade youtube
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October 15, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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

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


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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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How old is someone born on October 15, 1942?


Someone born on October 15, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 18 days old,

or 4307 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30151 days old,

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

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

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