What happened on Friday April 24, 1942?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1942:

• Sinking of British Cargo Ship Empire Drum The British cargo ship Empire Drum was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of New York by German submarine U-136. This event was part of the ongoing Battle of the Atlantic during World War II, highlighting the significant maritime warfare of the period.
• Birth of Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand was born in Brooklyn, New York, marking the arrival of one of the most iconic and versatile entertainers of the 20th century. She would go on to become a legendary singer, actress, director, and filmmaker, known for her powerful voice and multifaceted artistic talents.
• Death of Lucy Maude Montgomery Lucy Maude Montgomery, the renowned Canadian author best known for her 'Anne of Green Gables' series, passed away. Her literary works significantly influenced children's literature and Canadian cultural identity.
• Commissioning of German Submarine U-196 German submarine U-196 was commissioned into the Kriegsmarine during World War II. This U-boat was part of Germany's submarine fleet that played a significant role in naval warfare in the Atlantic and other theaters.
• Miles Martinet Prototype Flight The first prototype of the Miles Martinet, a British target tug aircraft used for training anti-aircraft gunners during World War II, was successfully flown. This aircraft played a crucial role in preparing British air defense personnel.
• Premiere of Larceny, Inc. The comedy gangster film 'Larceny, Inc.' starring Edward G. Robinson premiered in New York City. The film, featuring the renowned actor known for his gangster roles, was a notable entertainment event of the era.

Events in 1942

April 24, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1942

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1942

April 24, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 114th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1942 can also be written as 4/24/1942 in the US and as 24/4/1942 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1942 in April 1942 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1942:

• Barbra Streisand

  Legendary American singer, actress, and filmmaker who has achieved unprecedented success across multiple entertainment domains, winning...

• Richard M Daley

  Prominent American politician who served as Mayor of Chicago, continuing his family's significant political legacy in the city's governance.

• George William Vella

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1942:

• Lucy Maud Montgomery

  Canadian author (b. 1874).

• Louis Bernacchi
• Hjalmar Saxtorph
• Karl Schneller

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on April 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 03:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 1942

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Someone born on April 24, 1942 is:

83 years and 9 days old,

or 996 months and 9 days old,

or 4332 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30325 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1942?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 24, 1942.

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