What happened on Sunday October 04, 1942?

About October 4th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Battle of Stalingrad, German General Friedrich Paulus launched a critical assault on the Stalingrad Tractor Factory, a strategically important industrial site. Using five divisions, heavy air support, and reinforced troops, Paulus attempted to break through Soviet defensive lines. This attack was part of the fourth major offensive aimed at capturing the factory and gaining a foothold in the city, representing a pivotal moment in the intense urban warfare of World War II.
  • Day of the week: October 4th, 1942 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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October 04, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 04, 1942:

  • German Assault on Stalingrad Tractor Factory During the Battle of Stalingrad, German General Friedrich Paulus launched a critical assault on the Stalingrad Tractor Factory, a strategically important industrial site. Using five divisions, heavy air support, and reinforced troops, Paulus attempted to break through Soviet defensive lines. This attack was part of the fourth major offensive aimed at capturing the factory and gaining a foothold in the city, representing a pivotal moment in the intense urban warfare of World War II.

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October 04, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 04, 1942: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Brooklyn Dodgers - Detroit Lions : 28 - 7
  • Chicago Bears - Cleveland Rams : 21 - 7
  • Green Bay Packers - Chicago Cardinals : 17 - 13
  • New York Giants - Pittsburgh Steelers : 10 - 13
  • Washington Redskins - Philadelphia Eagles : 14 - 10
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What day of the week was October 04, 1942?


October 04, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 277th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1942 can also be written as 10/4/1942 in the US and as 4/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

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Who was born on October 04, 1942?


Famous people born on October 04, 1942:

  • Christopher Stone

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (dave-dallas, interns).

  • Karl Richter

    American pilot and lieutenant (d. 1967).

  • Alain Devaquet
  • Jóhanna Sigurdardottir
  • Duccio Macchetto

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October 04, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 04, 1942:

  • Raoul Caretti
  • William Humphrey

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October 04, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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October 04, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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October 04, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 04, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 04, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:09 am and setting at 04:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 1942.

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How old is someone born on October 04, 1942?


Someone born on October 04, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 29 days old,

or 4308 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30162 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 04, 1942?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 04, 1942.

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