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see horoscope and birth chart for October 20, 1942What happened on Tuesday October 20, 1942?
About October 20th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, the American cruiser USS Chester was struck by a torpedo from the Japanese submarine I-176 southeast of San Cristóbal. The attack resulted in 11 fatalities and 12 wounded sailors, representing a significant naval engagement in the Pacific Theater.
- Day of the week: October 20th, 1942 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about October 20th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on October 20th, 1942.
Table of contents
- October 20, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 20, 1942?
- Who was born on October 20, 1942?
- October 20, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- October 20, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 20, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 20, 1942?
- Back in 1942
October 20, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 20, 1942:
- USS Chester Torpedo Attack During World War II, the American cruiser USS Chester was struck by a torpedo from the Japanese submarine I-176 southeast of San Cristóbal. The attack resulted in 11 fatalities and 12 wounded sailors, representing a significant naval engagement in the Pacific Theater.
- German Submarine U-216 Destroyed A Royal Air Force B-24 aircraft successfully depth charged and sank the German submarine U-216 southwest of Ireland, contributing to the Allied efforts to disrupt German naval operations during World War II.
- Durham Manifesto on Race Relations The Durham Manifesto was a significant document calling for fundamental reforms and improvements in race relations, highlighting the ongoing social challenges and advocating for more equitable treatment of minority populations during the World War II era.
- Art of This Century Gallery Inaugurated Peggy Guggenheim opened the groundbreaking Art of This Century gallery in Manhattan, a pivotal moment in modern art that would showcase avant-garde and surrealist works, significantly influencing the New York art scene.
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What day of the week was October 20, 1942?
October 20, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 20, 1942 can also be written as 10/20/1942 in the US and as 20/10/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 20, 1942?
Famous people born on October 20, 1942:
- Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard
Renowned German biologist and geneticist who won the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking work in developmental biology and embryogenesis.
- Earl Hindman
American actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Home Improvement', where he was famous for always being partially hidden behind a...
- Bruno Corà
- Robert Costanzo
October 20, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
October 20, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 20, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 birthOctober 20, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 20, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 04:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 1942.
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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1942
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Someone born on October 20, 1942 is:
82 years 6 months old,
or 990 months and 13 days old,
or 4306 weeks and 4 days old,
or 30146 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 1942?
There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 20, 1942.
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Back in 1942
