What happened on Monday December 21, 1942?

About December 21st, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: British troops launched a strategic military campaign, crossing from India back into Burma with the objective of recapturing Akyab (modern-day Sittwe) during World War II.
  • Day of the week: December 21st, 1942 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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December 21, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1942:

  • British Military Operation in Burma British troops launched a strategic military campaign, crossing from India back into Burma with the objective of recapturing Akyab (modern-day Sittwe) during World War II.
  • German Submarine Commissioning The German Navy commissioned two submarines, U-277 and U-487, expanding its naval warfare capabilities during World War II.
  • Nevada Marriage Law Decision The US Supreme Court issued a ruling regarding marriage separation laws in Nevada, expanding legal provisions for marital dissolution.
  • Incorrect Historical Record Hu Jintao was not the President of China in 1942. This appears to be an anachronistic error.

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December 21, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 21, 1942?


December 21, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 355th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1942 can also be written as 12/21/1942 in the US and as 21/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 21, 1942?


Famous people born on December 21, 1942:

  • Hu Jintao

    Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China from 2003 to 2013, who played a...

  • Saundra Sharp

    American actress known for her roles in television series 'Wonder Women' and 'St. Elsewhere' during the late 1970s and 1980s.

  • Reinhard Mey

    Renowned German singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his folk and chanson music.

  • Reinhard Frédéric Mey

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December 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1942:

  • Franz Boas
  • Christian Morville
  • Heinz von Randow

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December 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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December 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 07:57 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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How old is someone born on December 21, 1942?


Someone born on December 21, 1942 is:

82 years 4 months old,

or 988 months and 23 days old,

or 4299 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30095 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1942?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 21, 1942.

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