What happened on Tuesday January 27, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1942:

• First US Submarine Sinks Enemy Warship In a historic naval engagement, the USS Gudgeon became the first United States Navy submarine to sink an enemy warship during World War II, torpedoing the Japanese submarine I-73 approximately 240 miles west of Midway Atoll.
• Battle off Endau: Japanese Naval Victory During World War II, the Battle off Endau resulted in a decisive Japanese naval victory. The British destroyer HMS Thanet was sunk, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater's naval warfare.
• Japanese Occupation of Singkawang, Borneo Japanese military forces occupied the town of Singkawang in Borneo, expanding their territorial control in Southeast Asia during World War II.
• Hermann Göring's Diplomatic Mission to Italy Nazi leader Hermann Göring traveled to Italy for high-level diplomatic talks, which continued until February 5, 1942. These discussions were likely focused on Axis powers' strategic coordination during World War II.
• British Oil Tanker Harpa Sinks in Singapore Strait The British oil tanker Harpa struck a mine in the Singapore Strait, resulting in a tragic maritime disaster where 39 out of 40 crew members lost their lives, underscoring the perilous conditions of maritime transport during World War II.
• Netherlands Experiences Record Cold Temperature On January 27, 1942, the Netherlands recorded its coldest day since 1850, with temperatures plummeting to -19 degrees Fahrenheit (-27.4 degrees Celsius). This extreme weather event highlights the harsh winter conditions experienced during World War II.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1942

January 27, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 27th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1942 can also be written as 1/27/1942 in the US and as 27/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 27, 1942:

• John Witherspoon

  Renowned African American comedian and actor known for his roles in comedy films and TV shows, including the 'Friday' movie series and 'The...

• Steve Wynn (entrepreneur)

  Prominent American casino and hotel developer who played a pivotal role in transforming Las Vegas' landscape, known for developing iconic...

• James Cromwell

  Acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films like 'Babe' and TV series such as 'All in the Family', with a long and distinguished...

• Tasuku Honjo

  Japanese immunologist, nobel prize laureate in physiology or medicine.

• Paul Quilès

  Prominent French socialist politician who served as Defense Minister and Interior Minister during the 1980s, and later chaired the Defense...

• Steve Wynn

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 27th

Famous people died on January 27, 1942:

• Kaarel Eenpalu

  Estonian journalist and politician, prime minister of estonia (b. 1888).

• Siegfried Gumbel

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 27th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

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January 27, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 27, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 04:01 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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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1942

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Someone born on January 27, 1942 is:

83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 27 days old,

or 4343 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30402 days old,

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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

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

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