Your place in the Universe on 1942
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1942 (MCMXLII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1942th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1942 a year special to you? Discover what 1942 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1942, 1942 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1942, how old is someone born in 1942 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1942.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1942 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1942
- Who was the U.S. President in 1942?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1942?
- Who was the Pope in 1942?
- 1942: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1942?
- What was the most popular movie in 1942?
- What was the best selling book in 1942?
- How old is someone born in 1942?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1942?
What was 1942 known for ?
- By this time, the world was in despair over the raging Second World War. Mrs. Miniver was the highest grossing film in the world starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon.
- Le Silence de la Mer (The Silence of the Sea) by Jean Bruller and issued discreetly. The novel focused on the resistance of the Nazi occupation of France. Distribution was only possible for a hundred copies in France while the Nazis destroyed the rest. By year’s end, White Christmas by Bing Crosby was at the top of all the major hit lists in Europe and the USA.
- The United Nations is the elite body that ensures that peace reigns on earth and mediates between warring factions. On January 1, 1942, USA President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his British counterpart, Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued a signed declaration called the United Nations. The UN started with 26 nations.
- The USA had stayed out of the war until the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. By May 15, 1942, gasoline rationing began in 17 states on the USA East coast. This was an attempt to help the American effort in the war. President Franklin D. Roosevelt then moved to ensure there was mandatory gasoline rationing in all the 50 states of the USA.
- Hitler and his Nazi party had a conviction that Jews were not people but beasts and this saw the slaughter of thousands of Jews. On October 29, 1942, the leading British political figures and the clergy held a public meeting to protest against the ongoing persecution of the Jews by the Nazis.
- Nazi Germany had sought to host the 1942 FIFA World Cup but the event failed to take place because of the raging war. This year also saw the birth of individuals who were to shape a generation including, British physicist Stephen Hawking, one of the greatest boxers of all time Muhammad Ali, American Singer Aretha Franklin and many others.
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Key World Leaders of 1942
Who was the U.S. President in 1942?
In 1942, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1933 to April 12, 1945. During his presidency, he led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II as Commander-in-Chief.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1942?
In 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative). During his premiership, he led Britain through World War II and helped secure victory for the Allies.
Who was the Pope in 1942?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1942 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1942: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Joseph Stalin
In 1942, Joseph Stalin was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. By 1942, Stalin was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and Premier of the Soviet Union, overseeing the Battle of Stalingrad (1942–1943).
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1942?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1942, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Moonlight Becomes You by Bing Crosby
What was the most popular movie in 1942?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Black Swan by Darren Aronofsky
What was the best selling book in 1942?
How old is someone born in 1942?
Someone born in 1942 is 83 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1942?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1942 was the Year of the Horse.
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