Sunday December 20, 1942: on this day

December 20, 1942 was the 354th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 20, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 20, 1942, who was born and died on December 20, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1942, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonlight Becomes You by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Commandos Strike at Dawn, directed by John Farrow), TV series (e.g. Chapionship Wrestling) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1942?


December 20, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1942 can also be written as 12/20/1942 in the US and as 20/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

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December 20, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1942:

  • World war ii: bombing of calcutta by the japanese.
  • World war ii: japanese air forces bomb calcutta, india.

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December 20, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 20, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1942 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:32 pm and setting at 07:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.

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Who was born on December 20, 1942?


Famous people born on December 20, 1942:

  • Elliet Eshoo

    Elliet Eshoo is an American politician who has served as the U.S.

  • Jean-Claude Trichet

    French civil servant, who was president of the european central bank between 2003 and 2011.

  • Bob Hayes

    American football player (1964) and olympic track and field gold medallist (1972).

  • Rodolfo Mederos

    Argentinian artist known for his vibrant and colorful paintings.

  • Rana Bhagwandas

    Pakistani lawyer and judge, chief justice of pakistan (b. 1942).

  • Robert L Hayes in Jacksonville

    Florida, usa; 100 metre/4x100 metre runner (olympics-2 gold-1964).

  • Michael Johnson

    American sociologist.

  • Héctor Pulido
  • Odd Martinsen
  • Angel Tompkins
  • Yoshitaka Egawa
  • María Rosa Fugazot
  • Robert Lee «Bob» Hayes

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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December 20, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 4 months old,

or 976 months

or 4243 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29707 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1942?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 20, 1942.

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December 20, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1942:

  • Jean Gilbert [Max Winterfield]

    German composer dies at 63.

  • Pierre Abattucci
  • Alceste Della Seta
  • Jean Gilbert
  • Alberto Salucci

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1942:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1942:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1942: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1942 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 20, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1942 was Moonlight Becomes You by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 20, 1942: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1942 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonlight Becomes You

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December 20, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commandos Strike at Dawn

Commandos Strike at Dawn

Release year: 1942

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Paul Muni, Anna Lee, Lillian Gish, Cedric Hardwicke

Country: United States of America

Tennessee Johnson

Tennessee Johnson

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main

Stand by for Action

Stand by for Action

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy, Charles Laughton, Walter Brennan

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Roy William Neill

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Kaaren Verne

Country: United States of America

4 passi fra le nuvole

4 passi fra le nuvole

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Alessandro Blasetti

Starring: Gino Cervi, Adriana Benetti, Giuditta Rissone, Carlo Romano

December 20, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 1942 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Chapionship Wrestling

Chapionship Wrestling

Release year: 1942

Starring: Richard Lane

Country: United States of America

Voice of America News

Voice of America News

Release year: 1942

Starring: Carol Castiel

Country: United States of America

Barnyard WAAC

Barnyard WAAC

Release year: 1942

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Who was the US President on December 20, 1942?

On December 20, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1942?

On December 20, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1942?

On December 20, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for December 1942?

December 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1942 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 20, 1942