What happened on Monday October 26, 1942?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1942:

• El Alamein Battle - Australian Breakthrough On the fourth day of the Battle of El Alamein in North Africa, Australian forces achieved a significant breakthrough, marking a turning point in the North African Campaign of World War II.
• Battle of Santa Cruz Islands - Tactical Engagement A naval confrontation between American and Japanese forces off the Santa Cruz Islands. Japan achieved a tactical victory by sinking the carrier Hornet, but suffered significant losses in aircraft and damage to multiple carriers and cruisers.
• Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands - Naval Engagement During World War II's Guadalcanal Campaign, a significant naval battle occurred in the Santa Cruz Islands. The engagement resulted in substantial losses for both the United States and Japanese naval forces, with one U.S. aircraft carrier sunk and another heavily damaged, while Japanese forces also suffered significant damage to two carriers and a cruiser.
• Battle of Henderson Field - Guadalcanal Campaign The second day of the Battle of Henderson Field during the Guadalcanal Campaign, a critical engagement in the Pacific Theater of World War II that would prove pivotal in the Allied strategy against Japanese expansion.

Events in 1942

October 26, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1942

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1942

October 26, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1942 can also be written as 10/26/1942 in the US and as 26/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1942:

• Bob Hoskins

  Acclaimed English actor known for distinctive roles in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and 'Mona Lisa', often portraying tough cockney...

• Milton Nascimento

  Renowned Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, a key figure in the Música Popular Brasileira and tropicália movements, known for his...

• Kenneth Johnson

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1942:

• Alfredo Capece Minutolo di Bugnano
• Thomas Coe
• Pietro Milano Franco d'Aragona
• Dario Ponzecchi
• Costantino Ruspoli

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1942 was When The Lights Go On Again (All Over The World) by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - When The Lights Go On Again (All Over The World)
2. Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - Dearly Beloved

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th 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 26, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 10:24 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1942

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Someone born on October 26, 1942 is:

82 years 7 months old,

or 991 months and 10 days old,

or 4310 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30173 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1942?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 26, 1942.

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