What happened on Friday March 27, 1942?

Here's what happened on March 27, 1942:

• Holocaust Deportation of French Jews Nazi Germany and Vichy France initiated mass deportations of 65,000 Jews from the Drancy internment camp to German extermination camps, marking a tragic escalation of the Holocaust's systematic persecution and genocide.
• St. Nazaire Commando Raid A daring British commando operation was conducted to destroy the critical dry dock at St. Nazaire, France. This strategic raid eliminated the only facility on the Atlantic coast capable of servicing German battleships, significantly hampering German naval repair capabilities.
• Joe Louis Retains Heavyweight Title Legendary boxer Joe Louis successfully defended his heavyweight championship by knocking out Abe Simon in the sixth round at a boxing match in New York City.
• War Powers Act and Silver Coin Legislation The War Powers Act was signed into law as Public Law 507, which included provisions for creating silver alloy 5-cent coins, reflecting wartime economic adaptations.
• Japanese Time Imposition in Java Japan forcibly implemented its time zone in occupied Java, shifting local time 1.5 hours forward as part of its broader colonial administrative control during World War II.
• Japanese Occupation of Andaman Islands The Japanese military began its occupation of the Andaman Islands on March 23, expanding its territorial control in the Indian Ocean region during World War II.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Mar. 27, 1942

Newspapers from Mar. 27, 1942

March 27, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 86th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 27, 1942 can also be written as 3/27/1942 in the US and as 27/3/1942 in UK and Europe.

March 27, 1942 in March 1942 calendar

Famous people born on March 27, 1942:

• Michael York

  Renowned British actor who starred in iconic films like 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Cabaret', and 'Murder on the Orient Express'.

• Michael Jackson

  Legendary pop singer and global cultural icon known as the 'King of Pop', who revolutionized music, dance, and entertainment worldwide.

• John E. Sulston

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death'.

• Erica Jong

  Acclaimed American novelist known for her feminist literature and groundbreaking works exploring women's sexuality and experiences.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on March 27th

Famous people died on March 27, 1942:

• Julio González

  Catalan sculptor and painter (b. 1876).

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on March 27th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 27th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 27, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 02:18 pm and setting at 04:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Apr 01, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on March 27, 1942

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Someone born on March 27, 1942 is:

83 years 1 month old,

or 997 months and 17 days old,

or 4337 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30364 days old,

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

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 27th 2026.

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

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

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