What happened on Wednesday September 23, 1942?

Here's what happened on September 23, 1942:

• Auschwitz Begins Mass Executions At the Auschwitz concentration camp, Nazi Germany commenced systematic gas chamber executions, marking an escalation of the Holocaust's most horrific phase of mass murder.
• Soviet Counter-Offensive at Stalingrad The Soviet Red Army initiated a critical counter-offensive at Stalingrad, a turning point in World War II that would ultimately lead to a decisive defeat of Nazi German forces.
• Matanikau Action in Guadalcanal During World War II, U.S. Marines launched a strategic military operation attacking Japanese units along the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal. This battle was part of the critical Pacific Theater campaign to push back Japanese forces.
• Rommel's Departure from North Africa Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the renowned 'Desert Fox', left North Africa on medical leave, transferring command of the Afrika Korps to General Georg Stumme during a critical phase of the North African Campaign.
• British Occupation of Antananarivo British military forces occupied Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, as part of their strategic operations during World War II to control key territories.
• Sila Marfa Calderón - Puerto Rican Politician Sila Marfa Calderón, a notable Puerto Rican politician, was recognized on this date. She was a significant figure in Puerto Rican politics, known for her leadership and contributions to public service.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Sep. 23, 1942

Newspapers from Sep. 23, 1942

September 23, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 266th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1942 can also be written as 9/23/1942 in the US and as 23/9/1942 in UK and Europe.

September 23, 1942 in September 1942 calendar

Famous people born on September 23, 1942:

• Sila María Calderón

  Prominent Puerto Rican-American businesswoman and politician who served as the 12th Secretary of State of Puerto Rico.

• Jeremy Steig
• Benedetta Craveri

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on September 23rd

Famous people died on September 23, 1942:

• Alfredo Carricaberry

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on September 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 23, 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 23rd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:36 pm and setting at 06:34 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 23, 1942

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Someone born on September 23, 1942 is:

82 years 7 months old,

or 991 months and 21 days old,

or 4312 weeks

or 30184 days old,

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

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 23rd 2025.

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

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

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