What happened on Thursday December 17, 1942?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1942:

• Joint Declaration by Members of the United Nations on Holocaust The Allies issued a landmark Joint Declaration by Members of the United Nations, publicly acknowledging and condemning the Holocaust for the first time. This declaration represented a critical moment in World War II, bringing international attention to the systematic persecution and murder of Jewish populations by Nazi Germany.
• Allies Sentence German War Criminals in London In a significant wartime legal proceeding, the Allies convened in London to begin the process of holding German war criminals accountable for their actions during World War II, laying groundwork for future international war crimes tribunals.
• Death of Ustashe General Jure Francetić Prominent Ustashe general Jure Francetić died from injuries sustained in an airplane crash. The incident occurred on December 17, 1942, with Francetić succumbing to his wounds on December 27, marking a significant moment in the complex political landscape of World War II in the Balkans.
• Tragic Avalanche in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania A devastating avalanche struck Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, killing 26 workers, including Samuel A. Stafford Sr., heir-apparent to Vulcan Crucible Steel Co. Two massive 100-ton boulders fell on a bus carrying steel workers returning home, highlighting the dangerous conditions of wartime industrial labor.

Events in 1942

December 17, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1942

Newspapers from Dec. 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.

December 17, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1942:

• Jeffrey Wigand

  Whistleblower and biochemist who exposed tobacco industry misconduct, becoming a key figure in revealing health risks of smoking and...

• Paul Butterfield

  Influential blues musician and harmonica player who significantly impacted the Chicago blues scene.

• Muhammadu Buhari

  Nigerian military general and politician who served as the 7th President of Nigeria, playing a significant role in the country's political...

• Bernard Hill

  British actor known for roles in films like 'Bellman & True', 'Titanic', and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1942:

• Allen Bathurst

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

• Ignazio Castrogiovanni
• Roberto Cherubin
• Jules-Alexis Muenier
• Bruce Smith

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on December 17th

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.

1. Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - Moonlight Becomes You

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1942

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Someone born on December 17, 1942 is:

82 years 4 months old,

or 988 months and 27 days old,

or 4299 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30099 days old,

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

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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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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