What happened on Wednesday January 21, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1942:

• Jewish Resistance Organization Established in Vilna Ghetto The Fareynikte Partizaner Organizatsye (United Partisan Organization) was formed in the Vilna Ghetto, representing a crucial moment of Jewish resistance against Nazi persecution during the Holocaust.
• Rommel's Offensive in Cyrenaica German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel launched a significant counteroffensive in Cyrenaica, North Africa, showcasing his tactical brilliance and the dynamic nature of World War II's desert warfare.
• Japanese Air Raid on Rabaul Over 100 Japanese warplanes conducted the first significant air attack on Rabaul, a strategic location in New Britain, Australian Territory of New Guinea, demonstrating Japan's expanding Pacific theater offensive capabilities.
• Tito's Partisan Occupation of Foca During World War II, Josip Broz Tito's communist Partisan forces successfully occupied the town of Foca in Yugoslavia, marking a strategic advancement in their resistance against Axis occupation.
• Japanese Submarine Sunk by Australian Forces The Japanese submarine I-124 was destroyed by Australian corvettes in Beagle Gulf near Darwin, representing a strategic naval engagement in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• German Submarine Commissioned The German submarine U-409 was commissioned, adding to the German naval fleet's submarine capabilities during World War II.
• Sonderkommando Blaich Air Raid A German Heinkel He 111 medium bomber conducted a raid on the Free French-controlled Fort Lamy in French Equatorial Africa, highlighting the global reach of World War II military operations.
• Pinball Machines Declared Illegal in Bronx A Bronx magistrate made a landmark ruling declaring all pinball machines illegal, reflecting contemporary moral and legal attitudes towards gaming and perceived gambling activities.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1942

January 21, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1942 can also be written as 1/21/1942 in the US and as 21/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1942:

• Mac Davis

  Renowned American country music singer, songwriter, and actor who was a prominent entertainer in the 1970s, known for his successful concert...

• Edwin Starr

  Iconic soul and R&B singer known for his powerful anti-war hit 'War' and significant contributions to the Motown sound during the 1960s and...

• Freddy Breck

  German singer-songwriter, producer, and journalist (b. 1942).

• Eugène Camara

  Prime minister of guinea (d. 2019).

• Han Pil-hwa

  North korean speed skater.

• Michael G. Wilson

  American producer and screenwriter.

• Dresden (Germany)
• George Foulkes
• Vincenzo Marigliano

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1942:

• Vincenzo Galloppi
• Henryk Opienski

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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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 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:04 am and setting at 10:26 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 21, 1942

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Someone born on January 21, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 2 days old,

or 4344 weeks

or 30408 days old,

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

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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

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

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