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see horoscope and birth chart for February 17, 1942What happened on Tuesday February 17, 1942?
About February 17th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: US Army General Douglas MacArthur reaches Australia and takes command of Allied forces in the Pacific Theater, marking a critical moment in the Allied strategic response to Japanese expansion during World War II.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1942 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about February 17th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on February 17th, 1942.
Table of contents
- February 17, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 17, 1942?
- Who was born on February 17, 1942?
- February 17, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 17, 1942?
- Back in 1942
February 17, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1942:
- MacArthur Arrives in Australia During World War II US Army General Douglas MacArthur reaches Australia and takes command of Allied forces in the Pacific Theater, marking a critical moment in the Allied strategic response to Japanese expansion during World War II.
- Formation of Indian National Army At Farrer Park, the British Malaya Command formally surrenders Indian troops of the British Indian Army to Japanese Major Iwaichi Fujiwara. Mohan Singh takes command and declares the formation of the Indian National Army, a pivotal moment in the anti-colonial struggle against British imperial control.
- Birth of Huey P. Newton Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party and prominent civil rights activist, is born. Newton would become a significant figure in the African American struggle for social justice and equality during the 1960s and 1970s.
February 17, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 17, 1942?
February 17, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1942 can also be written as 2/17/1942 in the US and as 17/2/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 17, 1942?
Famous people born on February 17, 1942:
- Huey Newton
Prominent civil rights leader and co-founder of the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary political organization that fought for African...
- Enrico Ferri
February 17, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 1942:
- Evgenij Veniaminovič Červjakov
February 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 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 birthFebruary 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 10:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1942.
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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1942
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Someone born on February 17, 1942 is:
83 years 2 months old,
or 998 months and 6 days old,
or 4340 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30381 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1942?
There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 17, 1942.
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