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see horoscope and birth chart for December 31, 1942What happened on Thursday December 31, 1942?
About December 31st, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: In a significant naval engagement during World War II, the Royal Navy defeats the German Kriegsmarine in the Barents Sea, leading to the subsequent resignation of Grand Admiral Erich Raeder.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1942 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about December 31st, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1942.
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December 31, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1942:
- Battle of the Barents Sea In a significant naval engagement during World War II, the Royal Navy defeats the German Kriegsmarine in the Barents Sea, leading to the subsequent resignation of Grand Admiral Erich Raeder.
- U-boat Losses in December During December 1942, the Allied forces successfully sink 60 German submarines, dealing a significant blow to the German naval strategy in World War II.
- US Navy Aircraft Carrier Commissioned The first aircraft carrier of a 24-ship class is commissioned by the United States Navy, significantly expanding naval capabilities during World War II.
- New Year's Eve in Times Square The Times Square Ball Drop in New York City marks the traditional New Year's Eve celebration, symbolizing hope and resilience during the challenging year of 1942.
- Birth of Andy Summers Andy Summers, future rock guitarist of the iconic band The Police, known for hits like 'Roxanne', is born in Blackpool, England.
- Potato Rationing in Holland During World War II, the Netherlands implements potato rationing as part of wartime food management strategies to control food distribution and ensure equitable access.
December 31, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 31, 1942?
December 31, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1942 can also be written as 12/31/1942 in the US and as 31/12/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 31, 1942?
Famous people born on December 31, 1942:
- Andy Summers
Renowned guitarist of the iconic rock band The Police, known for his innovative guitar style and significant contribution to the band's...
- Michael Nesmith
Musician, songwriter, and member of the popular 1960s TV band The Monkees, also known for his pioneering work in music video production.
- Fred Ward
American actor known for roles in films like 'Tremors', 'The Right Stuff', and 'Remo Williams', with a career spanning several decades.
- Vladimir Bukovsky
Soviet dissident, writer, and human rights activist who was a prominent critic of the Soviet regime and spent years in psychiatric hospitals...
- Robert Quine
Influential guitarist known for his work with Lou Reed, Richard Hell, and his innovative punk and experimental rock contributions.
December 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 31, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1942 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:25 am and setting at 01:59 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1943.
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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1942
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Someone born on December 31, 1942 is:
82 years 3 months old,
or 987 months and 23 days old,
or 4294 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30064 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1942?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1942.
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