What happened on Monday January 19, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 19, 1942:

• Japanese Invasion of Burma During World War II, Japanese forces launched a strategic invasion of Burma (modern-day Myanmar), marking a significant expansion of their military campaign in Southeast Asia. This invasion would ultimately lead to the occupation of Burma and disrupt British colonial control in the region.
• Arrest of Titus Brandsma Titus Brandsma, a courageous Carmelite priest and Dutch academic, was arrested by Nazi German occupiers for publicly denouncing Nazism as a 'lie' and a 'pagan' ideology. His arrest exemplified the resistance of religious leaders against the oppressive Nazi regime during World War II.
• Establishment of US VIII Bomber Command The United States established the VIII Bomber Command in Savannah, Georgia, which would later evolve into the renowned Eighth Air Force. This command would play a crucial role in strategic bombing operations during World War II, particularly in the European theater.
• Axis Convoy Reinforces Rommel in North Africa An Axis convoy arrived at Tripoli, delivering significant military resources to Field Marshal Erwin Rommel: 55 new panzers, 20 armored cars, and substantial quantities of fuel, food, and ammunition. This resupply enabled Rommel to immediately begin planning a new offensive in the North African campaign.
• Sinking of RMS Lady Hawkins A German submarine attacked and sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off the coast of North Carolina, resulting in a tragic loss of life. Of the passengers and crew, 251 perished, with only 71 survivors, highlighting the brutal maritime warfare during World War II.

Events in 1942

January 19, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 19, 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 19, 1942

January 19, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 19th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1942 can also be written as 1/19/1942 in the US and as 19/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 19, 1942:

• Michael Crawford

  Renowned British actor and singer famous for his iconic role in 'The Phantom of the Opera' on stage.

• Jean-Pierre Kelche

  High-ranking French military officer who served as Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces.

• Thom Mayne

  Prominent American architect known for innovative and contemporary design approaches.

• Nara Leão

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 19th

Famous people died on January 19, 1942:

• Mary Gaunt
• Jules de Gaultier

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 19, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 19, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 19, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 19, 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 January 19, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 09:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on January 19, 1942

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Someone born on January 19, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 4 days old,

or 4344 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30410 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 19, 1942?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 19, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 19, 1942.

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