What happened on Monday January 05, 1942?

Here's what happened on January 05, 1942:

• Daring escape from Colditz Castle On January 5, 1942, a group of Allied prisoners of war made a daring escape from Colditz Castle, a high-security German POW camp. This event became legendary for its audacity and the ingenuity of the escapees. source: bbc.com

Events in 1942

January 05, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1942

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 1942

Your poster from January 05, 1942

January 05, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 5th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1942 can also be written as 1/5/1942 in the US and as 5/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

Famous people born on January 05, 1942:

• Charlie Rose

  Charlie Rose is an American television personality and journalist, best known for hosting the PBS talk show 'Charlie Rose' from 1991 to 2017. Renowned for his in-depth interviews with newsmakers, politicians, and celebrities, he became a prominent figure in broadcast journalism before his career was halted by sexual harassment allegations in 2017. [bio]

• Jan Leeming

  Jan Leeming is a British television presenter and newsreader, best known for her work as a BBC newsreader during the 1980s. She became one of the most recognized faces of British television news at the time and has since appeared in various reality and documentary programs. [bio]

• Enrique Rocha

  Enrique Rocha was a renowned Mexican actor best known for his iconic roles as a villain in telenovelas. His deep voice and commanding screen presence made him one of the most recognizable figures in Mexican television and film. [bio]

• Dany Saval

  Dany Saval is a French actress best known for her roles in comedies and dramas during the 1950s and 1960s. She gained international recognition for her role in the hit film 'Boeing Boeing' (1965). [bio]

• Maurizio Pollini

  Internationally acclaimed Italian classical pianist, renowned for winning the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw in 1960.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on January 5th

Famous people died on January 05, 1942:

• Tina Modotti

  Tina Modotti was an Italian photographer, model, actress, and political activist. She is recognized for her influential work in photography, particularly in Mexico during the 1920s and 1930s, as well as her commitment to social and political causes. [bio]

• Aleksej Maksimovič Smirnov
• Ruben Saillens
• Clarence Gagnon

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on January 5th

January 05, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1942 was The Shrine of St. Cecelia by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Andrews Sisters - The Shrine of St. Cecelia

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1942 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 January 05, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on January 05, 1942

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Someone born on January 05, 1942 is:

84 years 4 months old,

or 1012 months and 20 days old,

or 4403 weeks

or 30821 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1942?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 5th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 05, 1942.

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