What happened on Saturday October 24, 1942?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1942:

• Second Battle of El Alamein Begins The second day of the pivotal Battle of El Alamein commences, with British infantry engaging Axis forces in a critical North African campaign. This battle would prove to be a turning point in World War II, marking a significant moment in the Allied push against German and Italian forces in the region.
• Naval Engagement in the Solomon Islands During the Pacific Theater of World War II, a significant naval battle occurs near Cape Esperance. The American destroyer USS Duncan is sunk after sustaining heavy damage from the Japanese destroyer Furutaka. In a counterattack, U.S. aircraft from Henderson Field successfully bomb and sink the Japanese destroyers Murakumo and Natsugumo, demonstrating the strategic importance of air power in naval warfare.
• Bowmanville POW Camp Revolt Suppressed A prisoner of war revolt at the Bowmanville camp is quelled as authorities successfully subdue the barricaded prisoners, restoring order to the detention facility. This incident highlights the tensions and resistance within prisoner of war camps during World War II.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1942

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1942

October 24, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 297th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1942 can also be written as 10/24/1942 in the US and as 24/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1942:

• Michael Crichton

  Acclaimed American author, screenwriter, and filmmaker famous for science fiction novels like 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Andromeda Strain'.

• Fernando Vallejo

  Colombian writer and journalist known for his critical and provocative literary works, winner of multiple prestigious awards in Latin...

• Anita Roddick

  Pioneering British businesswoman and founder of The Body Shop, known for ethical and sustainable business practices.

• Frank Delaney

  Renowned Irish journalist, author, and broadcaster known for his bestselling book 'Ireland' and significant contributions to literature.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1942:

• Giovanni Gambaudo
• Carlo Magno Magni
• Carlo Marescotti Ruspoli
• Giustiniano Marucco
• James C. Morton
• Dario Pirlone
• Georg Stumme
• Marco Gola

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on October 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th 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 24, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 08:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1942

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Someone born on October 24, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 20 days old,

or 4307 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30153 days old,

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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