Saturday January 24, 1942: on this day

January 24, 1942 was the 24th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 24, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 24, 1942, who was born and died on January 24, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Kings Row, directed by Sam Wood), TV series (e.g. Men At Work) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 24th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 24, 1942?


January 24, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 24th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1942 can also be written as 1/24/1942 in the US and as 24/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

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January 24, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 24, 1942:

January 24, 1942: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 24, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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

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

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January 24, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:36 am and setting at 01:19 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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Who was born on January 24, 1942?


Famous people born on January 24, 1942:

  • Ingo Friedrich

    German member of the european parliament.

  • Gary Hart

    American professional wrestler (d. 2008).

  • Valerij Obodzinskij
  • Kjell Wangen
  • Erik Pascoli
  • Ernst Streng
  • Ivo Rudić
  • James Files
  • Olav Nilsen
  • Ljudmila Michajlovna Savel'eva
  • Nicola De Rinaldo
  • Daria Fantoni
  • Alberto Isidori
  • Hugo Marcel
  • Ana Kiro. cantante española . (f. 2010)
  • Ana Kiro.

Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton

    Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski

    German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...

  • Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil

    French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...

  • Riya Sen
    Riya Sen

    Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.

  • Ed Helms
    Ed Helms

    Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...

  • Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku

    American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.

  • Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker

    Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

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January 24, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months and 24 days old,

or 4286 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30005 days old,

if you were born on January 24, 1942.

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

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.

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

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

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January 24, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 24th?

Famous deaths on January 24th:

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts

    Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill

    British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).

  • Madge Bellamy
    Madge Bellamy

    Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").

  • Larry Fine
    Larry Fine

    American comedian and actor (born in 1902).

  • Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan

    Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

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January 24, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 24, 1942:

  • Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra

Observances on January 24, 1942:

  • International Day of Education

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January 24, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 24, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kings Row

Kings Row

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, Ronald Reagan, Betty Field

Country: United States of America

Woman of the Year

Woman of the Year

Release year: 1942

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen

Country: United States of America

Song of the Islands

Song of the Islands

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Jack Oakie, Thomas Mitchell

Valley of the Sun

Valley of the Sun

Release year: 1942

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Lucille Ball, James Craig, Cedric Hardwicke, Dean Jagger

Law of the Jungle

Law of the Jungle

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Jean Yarbrough

Starring: Arline Judge, John 'Dusty' King, Mantan Moreland, Arthur O'Connell

January 24, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 24, 1942 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Men at Work

Men at Work

Release year: 1941

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on January 24, 1942?

On January 24, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1942?

On January 24, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 24, 1942?

On January 24, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 24th?

January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
  • 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for January 1942?

January 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1942 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 24, 1942