What happened on Saturday March 28, 1942?

Here's what happened on March 28, 1942:

• Sobibor Extermination Camp Opens The Nazi German extermination camp Sobibor begins operations in occupied Poland. Between April 1942 and October 1943, at least 160,000 people will be systematically murdered at this horrific site, representing one of the most tragic chapters of the Holocaust.
• RAF Bombing of Lübeck 234 British aircraft conduct a strategic night bombing raid on Lübeck, Germany. The attack results in 12 planes being shot down, but successfully burns one-third of the city's area, leaving 16,000 people homeless. The raid destroys the central power station and several factories, effectively closing the port for three weeks. This marks a significant psychological and strategic blow to the German homeland during World War II.
• St. Nazaire Raid British combined forces permanently disable the Louis Joubert Lock in Saint-Nazaire, France, strategically preventing German battleships from accessing mid-ocean convoy lanes during World War II.
• Brian Jones Birth Brian Jones (born Lewis B Hopkin) is born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. He will later become a founding member and original guitarist of the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones.
• NCAA Basketball Championship Stanford University wins the 4th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, defeating Dartmouth College with a score of 53-38.

Events in 1942

March 28, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 28, 1942

Newspapers from Mar. 28, 1942

March 28, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 87th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1942 can also be written as 3/28/1942 in the US and as 28/3/1942 in UK and Europe.

March 28, 1942 in March 1942 calendar

Famous people born on March 28, 1942:

• Mike Newell

  Renowned English film director known for directing movies like 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'.

• Daniel Dennett

  Influential American philosopher and cognitive scientist who has made significant contributions to understanding consciousness, free will,...

• Michael York

  Acclaimed British actor known for roles in films like 'Cabaret', 'Logan's Run', and the 'Austin Powers' series.

• John Sulston

  Renowned British scientist who made significant contributions to genomic research and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

• Neil Kinnock

  Prominent Welsh politician who served as Leader of the Labour Party from 1983 to 1992, known for his socialist principles and working-class...

• Jerry Sloan

  Legendary NBA coach who spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz, known for his disciplined coaching style and long-standing commitment...

• Samuel Ramey

  Acclaimed American opera singer known for his exceptional bass-baritone voice and performances in major opera houses worldwide.

• Michel Bissonnet

  Canadian politician and lawyer with regional political significance.

• Kitanofuji Katsuaki

  Prominent Japanese sumo wrestler who achieved the prestigious rank of 52nd Yokozuna in the traditional sport.

• Bernard Darniche
• Hans Conrad Schumann

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on March 28th

Famous people died on March 28, 1942:

• Miguel Hernández

  Renowned Spanish poet and playwright of the Generation of '27, known for his powerful and passionate poetry during the Spanish Civil War...

• Charlotte Burton

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on March 28th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th 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 28, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 28, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 28, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 28, 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 28, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 05:07 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 28, 1942

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Someone born on March 28, 1942 is:

83 years 1 month old,

or 997 months and 2 days old,

or 4335 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30349 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 28, 1942?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 28, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 28, 1942.

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