What happened on Friday October 23, 1942?

Here's what happened on October 23, 1942:

• Second Battle of El Alamein Begins A pivotal moment in World War II, the Second Battle of El Alamein marked a critical turning point in the North African campaign. British forces under Field Marshal Montgomery launched a major offensive against Axis armies in northern Egypt, ultimately shifting the strategic balance in the Allied favor.
• Battle for Henderson Field Begins A significant Pacific Theater engagement commenced on Guadalcanal, with American forces initiating the Battle for Henderson Field, a critical strategic location in the Solomon Islands campaign during World War II.
• HMS Phoebe Torpedoed The British cruiser HMS Phoebe was torpedoed by German submarine U-161 off Pointe-Noire, sustaining significant damage that necessitated extensive repairs in New York, highlighting the naval warfare's intensity during World War II.
• Royal Air Force Raids Genoa The Royal Air Force conducted its most intensive bombing raid on Genoa, Italy, targeting Axis military infrastructure and strategic installations as part of the broader Allied air campaign.
• Eleanor Roosevelt's Diplomatic Visit First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt arrived in London and was received at Buckingham Palace by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, symbolizing the strong diplomatic ties between the United States and the United Kingdom during World War II.
• Fatal American Airlines Flight Collision A tragic aviation accident near Palm Springs, California, resulted in the complete loss of life when an American Airlines passenger aircraft collided with a U.S. Army Air Force bomber, killing all 12 passengers and crew members aboard.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Oct. 23, 1942

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 1942

October 23, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 296th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1942 can also be written as 10/23/1942 in the US and as 23/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

Famous people born on October 23, 1942:

• Michael Crichton

  Renowned American author and medical doctor who became a bestselling science fiction and thriller novelist, famous for works like 'Jurassic...

• Anita Roddick

  Pioneering entrepreneur who founded The Body Shop, revolutionizing the cosmetics industry with her commitment to ethical and environmentally...

• Annette Funicello

  Beloved American actress and singer, famous for her roles in Disney productions and beach party movies during the 1950s and 1960s.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on October 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:12 pm and setting at 07:30 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 23, 1942

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Someone born on October 23, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 21 days old,

or 4307 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30154 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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