What happened on Sunday December 20, 1942?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1942:

• US Eighth Air Force Bombing Mission over Paris On December 20, 1942, the US Eighth Air Force launched a strategic bombing mission targeting the Romilly-sur-Seine air depot outside Paris. The mission involved 101 B-17 and B-24 bombers, but suffered significant losses with 6 B-17 aircraft destroyed during the operation, highlighting the dangerous nature of aerial combat during World War II.
• Japanese Bombing of Calcutta in World War II On December 20, 1942, Japanese air forces conducted their first bombing raid on Calcutta, India, marking a significant escalation of the war in the Asian theater. The overnight attack targeted the strategic city, causing widespread panic and demonstrating the expanding reach of Japanese military operations during World War II.
• Soviet Operation Mars Ends in Failure On December 20, 1942, Operation Mars, a Soviet military offensive during World War II, concluded in an operational failure. This strategic setback represented a significant challenge for Soviet military planning and demonstrated the complex and unpredictable nature of military operations during the conflict.

Events in 1942

December 20, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1942

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1942

December 20, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1942 can also be written as 12/20/1942 in the US and as 20/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1942:

• Jean-Claude Trichet

  Prominent French economist and central banker who served as President of the European Central Bank from 2003 to 2011, playing a crucial role...

• Bob Hayes

  Legendary American athlete who excelled in both football and track, winning Olympic gold medals and playing for the Dallas Cowboys.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1942:

• Pierre Abattucci
• Alceste Della Seta
• Jean Gilbert
• Alberto Salucci

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:32 pm and setting at 07:05 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 20, 1942

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Someone born on December 20, 1942 is:

82 years 4 months old,

or 988 months and 24 days old,

or 4299 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30096 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1942?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 20, 1942.

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