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see horoscope and birth chart for February 20, 1942What happened on Friday February 20, 1942?
About February 20th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: Lieutenant Edward O'Hare became America's first World War II flying ace by heroically defending the USS Lexington during a Japanese raid on Rabaul. In a remarkable display of aerial combat skill, he single-handedly shot down five Japanese heavy bombers, protecting his aircraft carrier and demonstrating extraordinary courage under intense combat conditions.
- Day of the week: February 20th, 1942 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about February 20th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on February 20th, 1942.
Table of contents
- February 20, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 20, 1942?
- Who was born on February 20, 1942?
- February 20, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 20, 1942?
- Back in 1942
February 20, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1942:
- Edward O'Hare: First US Navy Flying Ace of World War II Lieutenant Edward O'Hare became America's first World War II flying ace by heroically defending the USS Lexington during a Japanese raid on Rabaul. In a remarkable display of aerial combat skill, he single-handedly shot down five Japanese heavy bombers, protecting his aircraft carrier and demonstrating extraordinary courage under intense combat conditions.
- Phil Esposito Birth Phil Esposito was born, who would later become a prominent NHL player, coach, and general manager for teams like the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. He would become a significant figure in professional ice hockey.
- David O'Dowd Appointed Chief Constable David O'Dowd was appointed as the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire, taking on a significant leadership role in local law enforcement.
February 20, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 20, 1942?
February 20, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 51st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1942 can also be written as 2/20/1942 in the US and as 20/2/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 20, 1942?
Famous people born on February 20, 1942:
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Peter StraussAmerican actor best known for his Emmy-winning role in the groundbreaking television miniseries 'Rich Man, Poor Man'.
- Mitch McConnell
Powerful Republican Senator from Kentucky who served as Senate Majority Leader, significantly influencing U.S.
- Phil Esposito
Hall of Fame NHL hockey player who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers, known for his exceptional...
- Claude Miller
Renowned French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his significant contributions to French cinema.
- Charlie Gillett
- Ugo De Siervo
- Ignazio Sanna
February 20, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1942:
- Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa
- Annie Vivanti
February 20, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 20, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 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 20, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 12:08 am.
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 20, 1942
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Someone born on February 20, 1942 is:
83 years 2 months old,
or 998 months and 24 days old,
or 4342 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30399 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1942?
There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 20, 1942.
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