What happened on Thursday January 29, 1942?

About January 29th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, German and Italian Axis troops successfully occupied the strategic Libyan coastal city of Benghazi, marking a significant moment in the North African campaign. This occupation represented a key territorial gain for the Axis powers in their efforts to control Mediterranean and North African territories.
  • Day of the week: January 29th, 1942 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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January 29, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 1942:

  • Axis Powers Capture Benghazi in North Africa During World War II, German and Italian Axis troops successfully occupied the strategic Libyan coastal city of Benghazi, marking a significant moment in the North African campaign. This occupation represented a key territorial gain for the Axis powers in their efforts to control Mediterranean and North African territories.
  • Peru and Ecuador Sign Rio Protocol Peru and Ecuador signed the Rio Protocol, a diplomatic agreement aimed at resolving long-standing territorial boundary disputes between the two South American nations. This protocol was a crucial step in establishing peaceful relations and defining national borders, helping to mitigate potential future conflicts.

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January 29, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 29, 1942?


January 29, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 29th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1942 can also be written as 1/29/1942 in the US and as 29/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 29, 1942?


Famous people born on January 29, 1942:

  • Claudine Longet
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    French singer and former wife of Andy Williams, known for her musical career in the 1960s and a controversial personal life.

  • Katharine Ross in Hollywood

    American actress famous for her role in 'The Graduate' and television series 'The Colbys', a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1960s...

  • Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez

    Cuban military officer, legislator, and cosmonaut who became the first Cuban and first Latin American to travel to space.

  • Jean Wadoux

    French middle-distance runner who competed in the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics, setting a European record in the 1500m and winning a silver...

  • Richard Needham

    British politician who served as a member of parliament, contributing to UK legislative processes.

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January 29, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 1942:

  • Viktor Esbensen

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January 29, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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January 29, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:57 pm and setting at 05:38 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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How old is someone born on January 29, 1942?


Someone born on January 29, 1942 is:

83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 25 days old,

or 4342 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30400 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1942?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 29, 1942.

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