What happened on Sunday October 25, 1942?

About October 25th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of El Alamein continued, marking a crucial turning point in the North African Campaign of World War II. British forces under General Montgomery were engaged in a major offensive against Axis powers, which would ultimately prove decisive in the desert war.
  • Day of the week: October 25th, 1942 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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October 25, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 25, 1942:

  • Third Day of Battle of El Alamein The Battle of El Alamein continued, marking a crucial turning point in the North African Campaign of World War II. British forces under General Montgomery were engaged in a major offensive against Axis powers, which would ultimately prove decisive in the desert war.
  • Battle of Henderson Field Begins The Battle of Henderson Field on Guadalcanal commenced, representing a critical engagement in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This battle was part of the larger Guadalcanal Campaign, a significant struggle for control of the Solomon Islands.
  • Rommel's Critical Return Field Marshal Rommel arrived at the front in Egypt in the evening, discovering that half of the available German armored units had already been destroyed. His return came at a critical and challenging moment for Axis forces in North Africa.
  • Rommel Returns to North Africa Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the renowned German commander known as the 'Desert Fox', returned to North Africa during a critical phase of World War II. His arrival came at a pivotal moment in the desert campaign, with significant battles imminent.
  • DUPE: British XXX Corps Offensive British XXX Corps, with the Australian 26th Brigade leading the attack, moved north and targeted Point 29 southwest of Tel el Eisa in Egypt. This was part of the broader offensive during the Battle of El Alamein.
  • Helen Reddy Born Helen Reddy, an iconic Australian singer and feminist activist, was born on this date. She would later become famous for her hit song 'I Am Woman', which became an anthem of the women's rights movement in the 1970s.

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October 25, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 25, 1942: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Cardinals - Cleveland Rams : 3 - 7
  • Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 28 - 7
  • New York Giants - Brooklyn Dodgers : 7 - 17
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Chicago Bears : 14 - 45
  • Washington Redskins - Pittsburgh Steelers : 14 - 0
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What day of the week was October 25, 1942?


October 25, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 298th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 25, 1942 can also be written as 10/25/1942 in the US and as 25/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 25, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

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Who was born on October 25, 1942?


Famous people born on October 25, 1942:

  • Terumasa Hino

    Renowned Japanese jazz trumpeter known for his innovative bebop and free jazz styles, influential in the Japanese jazz scene.

  • Gloria Katz

    Accomplished American screenwriter and producer who collaborated extensively with George Lucas, notably on American Graffiti and Indiana...

  • Orso Maria Guerrini
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October 25, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 25, 1942:

  • Guido Bustico
  • Gerardo Lustrissimi
  • Ubaldo Oppi

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October 25, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 25th is Scorpio.

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October 25, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 25, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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October 25, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 25, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 25, 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 25, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:19 pm and setting at 09:28 am.

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

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How old is someone born on October 25, 1942?


Someone born on October 25, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 8 days old,

or 4305 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30141 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 25, 1942?

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 25, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 25, 1942.

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