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see horoscope and birth chart for July 21, 1942What happened on Tuesday July 21, 1942?
About July 21st, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: The Japanese established a strategic beachhead on the north coast of New Guinea in the Buna-Gona area. A small Australian force initiated a critical rearguard action during the early stages of the Kokoda Track Campaign, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
- Day of the week: July 21st, 1942 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about July 21st, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on July 21st, 1942.
Table of contents
- July 21, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 21, 1942?
- Who was born on July 21, 1942?
- July 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- July 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 21, 1942?
- Back in 1942
July 21, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 21, 1942:
- Japanese Invasion of Buna-Gona and Kokoda Track Campaign The Japanese established a strategic beachhead on the north coast of New Guinea in the Buna-Gona area. A small Australian force initiated a critical rearguard action during the early stages of the Kokoda Track Campaign, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
- Hitler's Directive No. 44 for Northern Finland Operations Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 44, outlining strategic military operations to be conducted in Northern Finland during World War II, potentially targeting Soviet positions or planning further Nordic campaign strategies.
- Sinking of Japanese Freighter Ayatosan Maru The Japanese freighter Ayatosan Maru was successfully bombed and sunk by combined American and Australian bomber forces after it had completed unloading troops and supplies at Gona, disrupting Japanese logistical capabilities in the New Guinea campaign.
- Coal Waste Heap Disaster in Oakwood, Virginia A tragic industrial accident occurred when a coal waste heap collapsed into a river valley near Oakwood, Virginia, resulting in eight fatalities. This incident highlights the environmental and human risks associated with mining operations during the mid-20th century.
July 21, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 21, 1942?
July 21, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 21, 1942 can also be written as 7/21/1942 in the US and as 21/7/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 21, 1942?
Famous people born on July 21, 1942:
- Mallikarjun Kharge
Prominent Indian politician who served as the 98th president of the Indian National Congress, a significant political party in India.
- Mike Hegan
American sports broadcaster and son of baseball player Jim Hegan, who worked in television sports commentary.
- Fred Hetzel
July 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
July 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 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 birthJuly 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 21, 1942 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 01:02 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1942.
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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1942
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Someone born on July 21, 1942 is:
82 years 9 months old,
or 993 months and 23 days old,
or 4321 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30248 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1942?
There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 21, 1942.
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Back in 1942
