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see horoscope and birth chart for January 23, 1942What happened on Friday January 23, 1942?
About January 23rd, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, Japanese forces launched a strategic invasion of Rabaul in the Territory of New Guinea, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater. The South Seas Detachment, an elite Japanese military unit, stormed ashore on the island of New Britain, overwhelming the small Australian garrison and establishing a critical foothold in the region.
- Day of the week: January 23rd, 1942 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about January 23rd, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on January 23rd, 1942.
Table of contents
- January 23, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 23, 1942?
- Who was born on January 23, 1942?
- January 23, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- January 23, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 23, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 23, 1942?
- Back in 1942
January 23, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 23, 1942:
- Battle of Rabaul: Japan's Invasion of New Guinea During World War II, Japanese forces launched a strategic invasion of Rabaul in the Territory of New Guinea, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater. The South Seas Detachment, an elite Japanese military unit, stormed ashore on the island of New Britain, overwhelming the small Australian garrison and establishing a critical foothold in the region.
- Japanese Invasion of Balikpapan Japanese military forces initiated an invasion of Balikpapan, a strategic location in eastern Borneo, expanding their territorial control in the Pacific region during World War II.
- Tank Battle at Adzjedabia A significant tank engagement occurred between the African Corps (German forces) and the British Army, representing the ongoing armored warfare in the North African Campaign of World War II.
- Laurie Mayne: Australian Cricket Player Laurie Mayne was an Australian pace bowler who represented his country in six Test matches between 1965 and 1970, contributing to the nation's cricket legacy.
January 23, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 23, 1942?
January 23, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 23, 1942 can also be written as 1/23/1942 in the US and as 23/1/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 23, 1942?
Famous people born on January 23, 1942:
- Michel Pébereau
Prominent French banking executive who served as CEO and Chairman of Banque Nationale de Paris.
- Willy Bogner, Jr.
Renowned German designer specializing in ski fashion and sports apparel.
- Herman Tjeenk Willink
- Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat
- Rildo
January 23, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 23, 1942:
- Luigi Gastone di Sassonia-Coburgo-Koháry
- Nazareno Strampelli
January 23, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 23, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 birthJanuary 23, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 23, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 12:23 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1942.
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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1942
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Someone born on January 23, 1942 is:
83 years 3 months old,
or 999 months
or 4343 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30406 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1942?
There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 23, 1942.
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Back in 1942
