What happened on Thursday April 16, 1942?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1942:

• King George VI Awards George Cross to Malta King George VI awarded the George Cross to the people of Malta in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and resilience during World War II. This prestigious collective award honored the Maltese population's courage during intense Axis bombing campaigns, symbolizing their unwavering spirit in the face of relentless military aggression.
• Japanese Invasion of Panay The Japanese 41st Infantry Regiment invaded the Philippine island of Panay, continuing their aggressive military campaign in the Pacific theater during World War II. This invasion was part of Japan's broader strategy to expand its territorial control in Southeast Asia.
• Frank Williams Formula 1 Constructor Founded Frank Williams established his Formula 1 racing team, which would later become one of the most successful and iconic teams in motorsport history. This marked the early beginnings of the Williams Racing legacy.
• German Submarine U-618 Commissioned The German submarine U-618 was commissioned into the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) during World War II, joining the submarine fleet that played a significant role in naval warfare in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Japanese Film Censorship in Java During the Japanese occupation of Java, military authorities implemented strict film censorship, controlling media and cultural expression as part of their broader strategy of cultural suppression and propaganda management.

Events in 1942

April 16, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1942

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1942

April 16, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1942 can also be written as 4/16/1942 in the US and as 16/4/1942 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1942 in April 1942 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1942:

• Sir Frank Williams

  Legendary Formula One team founder who established Williams Racing, a highly successful and innovative racing team that dominated...

• Frank Williams (Formula One)
• Leo Nucci

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1942:

• Denis St. George Daly

  Irish polo player (b. 1862).

• Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (b. 1878)
• Alessandra di Sassonia-Coburgo-Gotha

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on April 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1942 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 09:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1942

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Someone born on April 16, 1942 is:

83 years and 17 days old,

or 996 months and 17 days old,

or 4333 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30333 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1942?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 16, 1942.

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