What happened on Monday November 23, 1942?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1942:

• Soviet Encirclement of German Forces at Stalingrad Soviet forces completed a strategic encirclement of German and Romanian forces in Stalingrad, trapping approximately 250,000 Axis soldiers across 22 divisions within a 25 by 30 mile oval. This maneuver marked a critical turning point in World War II's Eastern Front.
• German Leadership Considers Surrender at Stalingrad Colonel-General Von Paulus approached Hitler about potential surrender options as the German military situation at Stalingrad became increasingly desperate.
• Japanese Bombing of Port Darwin Japanese forces conducted an aerial bombing raid on Port Darwin, Australia, escalating the Pacific Theater of World War II and demonstrating the vulnerability of Australian territories to enemy attack.
• US Coast Guard Women's Auxiliary Established The Coast Guard Women's Auxiliary (SPARS) was officially authorized, marking a significant milestone in women's participation in military support roles during World War II.
• Poon Lim's Extraordinary Maritime Survival Chinese steward Poon Lim began an incredible 133-day survival journey after his ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat, becoming one of the most remarkable maritime survival stories of World War II.

Events in 1942

November 23, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1942

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1942

November 23, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 327th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1942 can also be written as 11/23/1942 in the US and as 23/11/1942 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1942 in November 1942 calendar

Famous people died on November 23, 1942:

• Rosolino Montano
• Stanisław Saks
• Giovanni Tamburini
• Stanisław Zaremba

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on November 23rd

November 23, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1942 was Can't Get Out of This Mood by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Can't Get Out of This Mood

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 23, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 23, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:33 pm and setting at 09:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 1942

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Someone born on November 23, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 1 day old,

or 4304 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30133 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 23, 1942?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 23, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 23, 1942.

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