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see horoscope and birth chart for July 17, 1942What happened on Friday July 17, 1942?
About July 17th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: The Battle of Stalingrad commenced in modern-day Volgograd, marking a critical turning point in World War II. This battle would become one of the largest and bloodiest in human history, ultimately changing the course of the war.
- Day of the week: July 17th, 1942 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about July 17th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on July 17th, 1942.
Table of contents
- July 17, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 17, 1942?
- Who was born on July 17, 1942?
- July 17, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- July 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 17, 1942?
- Back in 1942
July 17, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 17, 1942:
- Battle of Stalingrad Begins The Battle of Stalingrad commenced in modern-day Volgograd, marking a critical turning point in World War II. This battle would become one of the largest and bloodiest in human history, ultimately changing the course of the war.
- Holocaust Transport to Nazi Germany A transport of French Jews departed for Nazi concentration camps, representing a tragic moment in the Holocaust and the systematic deportation of Jewish people during World War II.
- Pennsylvania Flood Disaster Extreme rainfall of 3 feet caused severe flooding in Pennsylvania, resulting in 15 fatalities. This catastrophic weather event highlighted the destructive potential of intense precipitation.
- Birth of Tim Brooke-Taylor Tim Brooke-Taylor, a notable English comedian, was born on this day. He would later become famous for his work in comedy, particularly as a member of the influential comedy group The Goodies.
July 17, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 17, 1942?
July 17, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 17, 1942 can also be written as 7/17/1942 in the US and as 17/7/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 17, 1942?
Famous people born on July 17, 1942:
- Margaret Smith Court
Legendary Australian tennis player who won 24 Grand Slam singles titles and is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
- Connie Hawkins
Legendary basketball player who overcame significant legal challenges and became an NBA star, known for his extraordinary skills and...
- Peter Sissons
Prominent British television newsreader who worked for the BBC and ITN, known for his authoritative news reporting.
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July 17, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 17, 1942:
- Robina Nicol
New zealand photographer and suffragist (b. 1861).
- Mario Paolucci
- Gherardo Vaiarini
- Patrick Joseph Whitney
July 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 17, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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 birthJuly 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 17, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 10:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1942.
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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 1942
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Someone born on July 17, 1942 is:
82 years 9 months old,
or 993 months and 27 days old,
or 4321 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30252 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1942?
There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 17, 1942.
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Back in 1942
