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see horoscope and birth chart for September 15, 1942What happened on Tuesday September 15, 1942?
About September 15th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 15, 1942, Japanese submarine I-19 executed one of the most effective torpedo attacks of World War II. The submarine fired a salvo that mortally damaged the aircraft carrier USS Wasp and destroyer USS O'Brien, and also damaged the battleship North Carolina. The destroyer Lansdowne was dispatched to rescue 447 crew members from the Wasp before the carrier was scuttled.
- Day of the week: September 15th, 1942 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about September 15th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on September 15th, 1942.
Table of contents
- September 15, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 15, 1942?
- Who was born on September 15, 1942?
- September 15, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- September 15, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 15, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 15, 1942?
- Back in 1942
September 15, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 15, 1942:
- Japanese Submarine I-19 Devastating Torpedo Attack On September 15, 1942, Japanese submarine I-19 executed one of the most effective torpedo attacks of World War II. The submarine fired a salvo that mortally damaged the aircraft carrier USS Wasp and destroyer USS O'Brien, and also damaged the battleship North Carolina. The destroyer Lansdowne was dispatched to rescue 447 crew members from the Wasp before the carrier was scuttled.
- USS Wasp Sunk by Japanese Torpedoes During World War II, the US aircraft carrier Wasp was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine near Guadalcanal, marking a significant naval engagement in the Pacific Theater. The attack was part of the strategic naval battles in the Solomon Islands campaign.
- Women's Flying Training Detachment Established The United States formed the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) under the leadership of Jacqueline Cochran. This pioneering program was a crucial precursor to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, representing a significant milestone in women's participation in aviation and military service during World War II.
September 15, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was September 15, 1942?
September 15, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 258th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 15, 1942 can also be written as 9/15/1942 in the US and as 15/9/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 15, 1942?
Famous people born on September 15, 1942:
- Rolim Amaro
Brazilian aviation entrepreneur who transformed TAM Airlines from a small regional carrier to a major national airline.
- Jiabao Wen
- Wen Jiabao
- Emmerson Mnangagwa
September 15, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 15, 1942:
- Margaret Greville
- Paolo Emilio Pavolini
- Julius Spier
- Gabriel Terra
September 15, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 15, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 15, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 15, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 15, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:46 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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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 1942
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Someone born on September 15, 1942 is:
82 years 7 months old,
or 991 months and 29 days old,
or 4313 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30192 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 15, 1942?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 15, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 15, 1942.
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