Q: What day of the week was October 26, 1942?

October 26, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. October 26, 1942 can also be written as 10/26/1942 in the US and as 26/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

Q: October 26, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio . Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry . Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Q: October 26, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water .

Q: October 26, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on October 26, 1942 was Full Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 10:24 am. The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1942.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1942?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 26, 1942.

Question 1

What day of the week was October 26, 1942?

Accepted Answer

October 26, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1942 can also be written as 10/26/1942 in the US and as 26/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

October 26, 1942: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on October 26, 1942:

2nd day of battle of henderson field, guadalcanal
4th day in battle at el alamein: australian breakthrough
Battle of santa cruz: uss sd shoots down a record 32 enemy planes
World war ii: in the battle of the santa cruz islands during the guadalcanal campaign, one u.s. aircraft carrier, hornet, is sunk and another aircraft carrier, enterprise, is heavily damaged.
World war ii: in the battle of the santa cruz islands during the guadalcanal campaign, one u.s. aircraft carrier is sunk and another carrier is heavily damaged, while two japanese carriers and one cruiser are heavily damaged.

Question 3

October 26, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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Question 4

October 26, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

Question 5

October 26, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?

Accepted Answer

The moon phase on October 26, 1942 was Full Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 10:24 am. The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1942.

Question 6

Who was born on October 26, 1942?

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Famous people born on October 26, 1942:

Bob Hoskins English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.
Jonathan Williams Pilot and driver of an english race car (d. 2014).
Zdenko Runjić Croatian producer and songwriter (d. 2004).
Milton Nascimento Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
John P "Jannie" Roux South african secretary of president (botha/de klerk).
Dietmar Polaczek Composer.
Uladzimir Jarmošyn
Kenneth Johnson
Catherine Leterrier
Alberto Masoero
Robert William «Bob» Hoskins Jr.

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

Hillary Clinton American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.
Aaron Kwok Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.
Seth MacFarlane Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...
Jaclyn Smith Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.
Dylan McDermott American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.
Natalie Merchant American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).
Julian Schnabel American screenwriter and painter.
Roger Allam He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.
Steve Valentine Scottish actor and magician.
Maureen Teefy American singer and actress.

Question 8

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1942?

Accepted Answer

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

Question 9

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1942?

Accepted Answer

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 26, 1942.

Question 10

October 26, 1942: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on October 26, 1942:

Alfredo Capece Minutolo di Bugnano
Thomas Coe
Pietro Milano Franco d'Aragona
Dario Ponzecchi
Costantino Ruspoli

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

Alma Cogan English singer (born 1932).
Delmar Watson Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.
Louise Beavers American singer and actress (d. 1962).
Hoyt Axton American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).
Hattie McDaniel American actress and singer (born 1895).
Tutta Rolf Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.
Demitris Kazantzakis Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.
Bosten Russell Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.
Nicolae Dobrin Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.
Nikolis Kazantzakis Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

Question 12

October 26, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on October 26, 1942:

Nauru - Angam Day
Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
St. Quadragesimus
St. Rusticus
St. Gibitrudis
St. Fulk
St. Eadfrid
St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
St. Cuthbert

Question 13

October 26, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1942 was When The Lights Go On Again (All Over The World) by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

Question 14

October 26, 1942: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

Accepted Answer

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1942 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

When The Lights Go On Again (All Over The World) by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra
Dearly Beloved by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

Question 15

October 26, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on October 26, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Road to Morocco by David Butler
The Great Mr. Handel by Norman Walker
Seven Sweethearts by Frank Borzage
That Other Woman by Ray McCarey
Seven Days' Leave by Tim Whelan

Question 16

Who was the US President on October 26, 1942?

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On October 26, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Question 17

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1942?

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On October 26, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Question 18

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1942?

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On October 26, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

Question 19

What is special about October 26th?

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October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

Find out more about October 26th

Question 20

What happened in 1942?

Accepted Answer

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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Question 21

What was the calendar for October 1942?

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October 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1942 calendar looked like.