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see horoscope and birth chart for December 23, 1942What happened on Wednesday December 23, 1942?
About December 23rd, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 23, 1942, Nazi German military leadership officially suspended all further attempts to break through and relieve the encircled 6th Army in Stalingrad. This decision marked a critical turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II, effectively abandoning the trapped German forces to their fate.
- Day of the week: December 23rd, 1942 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about December 23rd, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on December 23rd, 1942.
Table of contents
- December 23, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 23, 1942?
- Who was born on December 23, 1942?
- December 23, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 23, 1942?
- Back in 1942
December 23, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 1942:
- German Relief Attempts for Stalingrad Halted On December 23, 1942, Nazi German military leadership officially suspended all further attempts to break through and relieve the encircled 6th Army in Stalingrad. This decision marked a critical turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II, effectively abandoning the trapped German forces to their fate.
- Operation Winter Storm Concludes, German Submarines Commissioned On December 23, 1942, Operation Winter Storm officially ended with the German 6th Army remaining trapped in the Stalingrad pocket. Simultaneously, three German submarines - U-308, U-535, and U-954 - were commissioned into the Kriegsmarine, continuing Germany's naval warfare efforts.
- Allied Air Raid on Den Helder On December 23, 1942, Allied forces conducted an air attack on the strategic naval base of Den Helder, located in the Netherlands. This raid was part of the broader Allied air campaign targeting German-occupied territories during World War II.
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What day of the week was December 23, 1942?
December 23, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 357th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1942 can also be written as 12/23/1942 in the US and as 23/12/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 23, 1942?
Famous people born on December 23, 1942:
- Quentin Bryce
Quentin Bryce is a prominent Australian politician who made history as the first female Governor-General of Australia, breaking significant...
- Jerry Koosman
Jerry Koosman was a notable Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Mets and Minnesota Twins, known for his impressive...
- Dominique Manotti
December 23, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 1942:
- Konstantin Dmitrievič Bal'mont
- Sergio Vescovo
December 23, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 23, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 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 birthDecember 23, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1942 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 09:31 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1943.
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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1942
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Someone born on December 23, 1942 is:
82 years 4 months old,
or 988 months and 21 days old,
or 4299 weeks
or 30093 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1942?
There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 23, 1942.
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