What happened on Sunday September 27, 1942?

Here's what happened on September 27, 1942:

• Battle of Stalingrad: Intense German Offensive A critical moment in World War II as German forces launch a heavy assault on Stalingrad, a pivotal battle that would ultimately become a turning point in the war against the Soviet Union.
• Reinhard Heydrich Promoted to SS-General Reinhard Heydrich, known as the 'Butcher of Prague', is appointed SS-General, further consolidating Nazi leadership and escalating the regime's brutal policies during World War II.
• US Marines Narrowly Escape on Guadalcanal The final day of the September Matanikau action on Guadalcanal, where United States Marine Corps troops barely manage to escape after being surrounded by Japanese forces near the Matanikau River.
• Rare Naval Encounter in South Atlantic A unique naval engagement during World War II where both the German commerce raider 'Hilfskreuzer Stier' and the American Liberty ship 'Stephen Hopkins' are sunk after a gun battle. Notably, 'Stier' becomes the only commerce raider to be sunk by a Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship.
• Glenn Miller's Final Performance Before Military Service Legendary bandleader Glenn Miller performs his last concert with his orchestra before entering the US Army, marking a significant moment in entertainment and wartime history.
• Saint Louis Cardinals Clinch National League Pennant The Saint Louis Cardinals dramatically win the National League pennant on the final day of the 1942 season, showcasing their competitive spirit during World War II.
• Unusual NFL Game: Giants Win Without First Downs In a remarkable football game, the New York Giants defeat the Washington Redskins 14-7 without making a single first down, a rare and unusual sporting achievement.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Sep. 27, 1942

Newspapers from Sep. 27, 1942

September 27, 1942: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 44 - 28
• Cleveland Rams - Detroit Lions : 14 - 0
• New York Giants - Washington Redskins : 14 - 7
• Philadelphia Eagles - Brooklyn Dodgers : 14 - 35

September 27, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 270th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 27, 1942 can also be written as 9/27/1942 in the US and as 27/9/1942 in UK and Europe.

September 27, 1942 in September 1942 calendar

Famous people born on September 27, 1942:

• Dith Pran

  Cambodian-American photojournalist who survived the Khmer Rouge regime and was immortalized in the film 'The Killing Fields'.

• Alvin Stardust

  Popular English rock and pop singer known for his distinctive style and hit songs in the 1970s and 1980s.

• Arthur Blank

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on September 27th

September 27, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 27, 1942 was There's a Star-Spangled Banner by Elton Britt, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Elton Britt - There's a Star-Spangled Banner

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 27th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 27, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 27, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 10:42 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 27, 1942

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Someone born on September 27, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

or 992 months and 30 days old,

or 4317 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30223 days old,

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

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 27th 2025.

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

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

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