What happened on Saturday March 21, 1942?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1942:

• Last British Cavalry Charge in History Approximately 60 Sikh cavalry soldiers (sowars) of the Burma Frontier Force launch a heroic but tragic attack against Japanese infantry at Taungoo, marking the final traditional cavalry charge in British military history. Most soldiers were killed during this desperate engagement.
• German Assault on Malta A heavy German military assault is launched against the strategically important Mediterranean island of Malta during World War II, highlighting the intense combat in the region.
• Convoy QP9 Departs for Murmansk Allied convoy QP9 departs from Great Britain, heading to Murmansk, Russia, as part of the critical Arctic supply route during World War II.
• German Submarine Commissioning German submarines U-442 and U-517 were officially commissioned into the Kriegsmarine, expanding Nazi Germany's naval warfare capabilities during World War II.
• Czechoslovakian Resistance Fighter's Suicide Captain Moráček, a Czechoslovakian resistance fighter, commits suicide, likely under extreme pressure or to avoid capture during World War II.
• Birth of Ali Abdullah Saleh Ali Abdullah Saleh, who would later become the first President of Yemen, was born in Al-Ahmar, Yemen, marking the beginning of a significant political figure's life.
• Spy Film Premiere in New York The spy film 'Secret Agent of Japan', starring Preston Foster, premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York City, reflecting the wartime cinema and propaganda trends.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Mar. 21, 1942

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 1942

March 21, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 80th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1942 can also be written as 3/21/1942 in the US and as 21/3/1942 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1942 in March 1942 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1942:

• Françoise Dorléac

  Talented French actress and sister of Catherine Deneuve, Françoise was a rising star who tragically died in a car accident at just 25 years...

• Ali Abdullah Saleh

  Prominent Yemeni political leader who served as the first president of Yemen, playing a crucial role in the unification of North and South...

• Fradique de Menezes

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1942:

• Ol'ha Julianivna Kobyljans'ka

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on March 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 11:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Apr 01, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on March 21, 1942

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Someone born on March 21, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 5 days old,

or 4344 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30413 days old,

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

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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

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

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