Thursday December 17, 1942: on this day

December 17, 1942 was the 351st day of the year 1942, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 17, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 17, 1942, who was born and died on December 17, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1942, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonlight Becomes You by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Commandos Strike at Dawn, directed by John Farrow), TV series (e.g. Chapionship Wrestling) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1942?


December 17, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1942 can also be written as 12/17/1942 in the US and as 17/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

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December 17, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1942:

  • Allies in london sentence german war criminals.
  • The allies issue the joint declaration by members of the united nations, the first time they publicly acknowledge the holocaust.
  • An avalanche in aliquippa, pennsylvania kills 26, including vulcan crucible steel co heir-apparent samuel a. stafford sr., when two 100 ton boulders fall on a bus filled with wartime steel workers on their way home.
  • An airplane carrying prominent ustashe general jure francetić crashes. francetić dies as result of the injuries on december 27.

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December 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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December 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 02:49 pm and setting at 04:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.

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Who was born on December 17, 1942?


Famous people born on December 17, 1942:

  • Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari

    Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari is a Nigerian politician who has been the President of Nigeria since 2015.

  • Jeffrey Wigand

    American hero, a man who rose from the corporate world to become a socially conscious protagonist in an epic story that became a winner in...

  • Paul Butterfield

    American singer/harmonica player dies from drug abuse at the age of 44 (born in 1942).

  • Tory Higgins

    Known for his work on self-discrepancy theory.

  • Dick Murphy

    Politician.

  • Dennis Conner

    Athlete.

  • Donald L. Carcieri

    Politician.

  • Bernard Hill

    Manchester -- actor (bellman & true, new world, bounty).

  • Paul Butterfield in Chicago

    Illinois, usa; blues musician ("better days").

  • Carlos Buttice
  • Karl Odermatt
  • Juan de Dios Román

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 4 months old,

or 976 months and 11 days old,

or 4245 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29718 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1942?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 17, 1942.

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December 17, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1942:

  • Allen Bathurst

    Lord apsley, english lieutenant and politician (b. 1895).

  • Luigi Leone
  • Ignazio Castrogiovanni
  • Franco Brambilla
  • Jules-Alexis Muenier
  • Bruce Smith
  • Roberto Cherubin

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Kiala Nzinga

    Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

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December 17, 1942: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1942 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1942 was Moonlight Becomes You by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 17, 1942: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1942 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonlight Becomes You

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December 17, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commandos Strike at Dawn

Commandos Strike at Dawn

Release year: 1942

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Paul Muni, Anna Lee, Lillian Gish, Cedric Hardwicke

Country: United States of America

Tennessee Johnson

Tennessee Johnson

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main

Stand by for Action

Stand by for Action

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy, Charles Laughton, Walter Brennan

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Roy William Neill

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Kaaren Verne

Country: United States of America

4 passi fra le nuvole

4 passi fra le nuvole

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Alessandro Blasetti

Starring: Gino Cervi, Adriana Benetti, Giuditta Rissone, Carlo Romano

December 17, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 1942 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Chapionship Wrestling

Chapionship Wrestling

Release year: 1942

Starring: Richard Lane

Country: United States of America

Voice of America News

Voice of America News

Release year: 1942

Starring: Carol Castiel

Country: United States of America

Barnyard WAAC

Barnyard WAAC

Release year: 1942

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1942?

On December 17, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1942?

On December 17, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1942?

On December 17, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for December 1942?

December 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1942 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 17, 1942