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see horoscope and birth chart for October 21, 1942What happened on Wednesday October 21, 1942?
About October 21st, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: A devastating maritime accident occurred when the British light cruiser Curacoa accidentally collided with the troop transport Queen Mary north of Ireland, resulting in the sinking of the cruiser. This incident highlighted the risks and challenges of naval operations during World War II.
- Day of the week: October 21st, 1942 was a Wednesday
- 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 21st, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on October 21st, 1942.
Table of contents
- October 21, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 21, 1942?
- Who was born on October 21, 1942?
- October 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- October 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 21, 1942?
- Back in 1942
October 21, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 21, 1942:
- Tragic Maritime Accident in World War II A devastating maritime accident occurred when the British light cruiser Curacoa accidentally collided with the troop transport Queen Mary north of Ireland, resulting in the sinking of the cruiser. This incident highlighted the risks and challenges of naval operations during World War II.
- World War II Naval Engagement During World War II, the German transport ship Palatia was sunk off Lindesnes, Norway by a Handley Page Hampden aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, contributing to the Allied efforts to disrupt German maritime logistics.
- Birth of Judge Judy Sheindlin Judy Sheindlin, renowned American judge and television personality, was born. She would later become famous for her popular television show 'Judge Judy', where her no-nonsense judicial approach and sharp wit made her a household name.
October 21, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 21, 1942?
October 21, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 294th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 21, 1942 can also be written as 10/21/1942 in the US and as 21/10/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 21, 1942?
Famous people born on October 21, 1942:
- Judith Sheindlin
Famous television judge known for her popular court show 'Judge Judy', which ran for 25 years and made her a household name in American...
- Christopher A. Sims
Prize laureate for their empirical research on cause and effect in the macroeconomy.
- Elvin Bishop
American blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Fooled Around and Fell in Love' and his significant contributions...
- Lou Lamoriello
Prominent American ice hockey executive, known for his long and successful management career with the New Jersey Devils and other NHL teams.
- Enzo Ferrari
- Thomas Cavalier-Smith
October 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 21, 1942:
- Charles Dorian
- William Fitzgerald
- John Joachim
October 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 birthOctober 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 21, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:09 pm and setting at 05:25 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 21, 1942
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Someone born on October 21, 1942 is:
82 years 6 months old,
or 990 months and 23 days old,
or 4308 weeks
or 30156 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1942?
There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 21, 1942.
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