What happened on Sunday November 08, 1942?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1942:

• Operation Torch Begins The Allied invasion of French North Africa commenced, marking a significant strategic move in World War II. This operation opened a crucial second front against Axis powers, involving coordinated landings by American and British forces in multiple locations across North Africa.
• French Resistance Coup in Algiers during World War II A pivotal moment in World War II where 400 French civilian patriots neutralized the Vichyist XIXth Army Corps over 15 hours. They successfully arrested key Vichyist generals like Juin and Darlan, which critically enabled the success of Operation Torch in Algiers and subsequently across French North Africa.
• Casablanca Landings during Operation Torch The Western Task Force, led by Major General George S. Patton, executed strategic landings at three Moroccan locations: Safi (Operation Blackstone), Fedala (Operation Brushwood), and Mehdiya-Port Lyautey (Operation Goalpost). Initially encountering minimal resistance, the Allied forces soon faced intense French defensive actions.
• Diplomatic Rupture between Vichy France and United States In response to the Allied invasion, Vichy France officially terminated diplomatic relations with the United States, further escalating tensions in the World War II theater.
• Angel Cordero Jr. - Notable Jockey Angel Cordero Jr. emerged as a prominent jockey, distinguished by winning over 6,000 races throughout his career, marking a significant achievement in horse racing.

Events in 1942

November 08, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 08, 1942

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 1942

November 08, 1942: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Brooklyn Dodgers : 35 - 0
• Chicago Cardinals - Washington Redskins : 0 - 28
• Green Bay Packers - Cleveland Rams : 30 - 12
• New York Giants - Philadelphia Eagles : 14 - 0
• Pittsburgh Steelers - Detroit Lions : 35 - 7

November 08, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 312th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1942 can also be written as 11/8/1942 in the US and as 8/11/1942 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1942 in November 1942 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1942:

• Sandro Mazzola

  Legendary Italian soccer player from a famous soccer family, son of the iconic Valentino Mazzola and a key figure in Italian football...

• Tom Peters

  Renowned American business management author and consultant, widely recognized for his influential books and innovative management theories.

• Johnny Rivers

  Influential American rock and pop musician known for hit songs and significant contributions to the music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

• Marc Penfield

  American astrologer and writer known for his specialized work in location data and astrological rectification techniques.

• Helen Garner

  Acclaimed Australian novelist known for her powerful and insightful literary works that often explore complex social themes.

• Ronald W Howland

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on November 8th

November 08, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1942 was There Are Such Things by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (Vocal Frank Sinatra & Pied Pipers), according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

1. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (Vocal Frank Sinatra & Pied Pipers) - There Are Such Things

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 08, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 08, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 08, 1942 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 08, 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 November 08, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:16 am and setting at 06:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1942

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Someone born on November 08, 1942 is:

82 years 5 months old,

or 989 months and 28 days old,

or 4304 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30130 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 08, 1942?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 08, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 08, 1942.

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