What happened on Monday September 21, 1942?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1942:

• Holocaust Atrocities in Pidhaitsi During the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, Nazi forces deported over 1,000 Jews from Pidhaitsi to the Bełżec extermination camp, marking another tragic chapter in the systematic genocide of Jewish populations in Nazi-occupied Ukraine.
• Mass Murder in Dunaivtsi In Dunaivtsi, Ukraine, Nazi forces murdered 2,588 Jewish residents, continuing their brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide during World War II.
• First Flight of the B-29 Stratofortress The Boeing B-29 Stratofortress, a revolutionary long-range strategic bomber that would later play a crucial role in World War II and the atomic bombings of Japan, completed its maiden flight. This advanced aircraft represented a significant technological leap in military aviation, featuring pressurized cabins, remote-controlled gun turrets, and the ability to carry massive bomb loads over unprecedented distances.
• Nazi Hostage Execution in Paris As part of their oppressive occupation of France, Nazi forces executed 116 hostages in Paris, demonstrating their brutal tactics of intimidation and terror against civilian populations.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1942

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1942

September 21, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 264th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1942 can also be written as 9/21/1942 in the US and as 21/9/1942 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1942 in September 1942 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1942:

• U-Roy

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Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1942:

• John Symes

  English cricketer (b. 1879).

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on September 21st

September 21, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1942 was There's a Star-Spangled Banner by Elton Britt, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Elton Britt - There's a Star-Spangled Banner

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:22 pm and setting at 04:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on September 21, 1942

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Someone born on September 21, 1942 is:

82 years 7 months old,

or 991 months and 23 days old,

or 4312 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30186 days old,

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

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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

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

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