What happened on Monday April 27, 1942?

About April 27th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: As part of the systematic persecution of Jewish people during World War II, Nazi occupying forces in Belgium mandated that all Jews wear a yellow Star of David, visibly marking them for discrimination and eventual deportation.
  • Day of the week: April 27th, 1942 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

More about April 27th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on April 27th, 1942.

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April 27, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 27, 1942:

  • Nazi Persecution of Jews in Belgium As part of the systematic persecution of Jewish people during World War II, Nazi occupying forces in Belgium mandated that all Jews wear a yellow Star of David, visibly marking them for discrimination and eventual deportation.
  • Canadian Conscription Plebiscite A pivotal national referendum on military conscription was held in Canada. The plebiscite resulted in 65.53% voting in favor of conscription, with Quebec being the sole province to oppose the measure, reflecting deep national divisions during World War II.
  • Devastating Tornado in Pryor, Oklahoma A catastrophic tornado struck Pryor, Oklahoma, causing massive destruction. The tornado resulted in 100 fatalities and left 300 people injured, marking one of the most deadly tornado events in Oklahoma's history during World War II.

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April 27, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 27, 1942?


April 27, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 117th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1942 can also be written as 4/27/1942 in the US and as 27/4/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 27, 1942?


Famous people born on April 27, 1942:

  • Valeri Vladimirovich Polyakov Russian cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-6

    Russian cosmonaut who participated in space missions Soyuz TM-6 and TM-18, contributing to space exploration.

  • Jim Keltner

    Renowned American session drummer who has played with legendary bands like Traveling Wilburys, Plastic Ono Band, and Delaney & Bonnie and...

  • John Buck

    A prominent New Zealand vintner who received an honorary doctorate from Lincoln University and was recognized with multiple prestigious...

  • Gordon Roddick

    English entrepreneur and co-founder of The Body Shop, a globally recognized cosmetic and personal care brand.

  • Valerij Vladimirovič Poljakov

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April 27, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1942:

  • Heinrich Burger
  • Ashton Dearholt
  • Emil von Sauer

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April 27, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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April 27, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 04:47 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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How old is someone born on April 27, 1942?


Someone born on April 27, 1942 is:

83 years and 17 days old,

or 996 months and 17 days old,

or 4333 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30333 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1942?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 27, 1942.

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