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What happened on Wednesday February 11, 1942?

About February 11th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Bukit Timah was a significant confrontation during the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War II. It took place on February 11, 1942, and marked a crucial point in the fall of Singapore to Japanese forces.
  • Day of the week: February 11th, 1942 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle

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February 11, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 11, 1942:

  • Battle of Bukit Timah in Singapore during World War II The Battle of Bukit Timah was a significant confrontation during the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War II. It took place on February 11, 1942, and marked a crucial point in the fall of Singapore to Japanese forces. source: britannica.com
  • Operation Cerberus: Kriegsmarine Ships Escape British Interception Operation Cerberus, also known as the Channel Dash, occurred on February 11, 1942, when German warships successfully escaped from Brest to Germany, evading British naval forces. This operation was a significant morale boost for the German Navy during World War II. source: britannica.com
  • Battle of Makassar Strait On February 11, 1942, the Battle of Makassar Strait occurred during World War II, involving Japanese and Allied forces. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Archie Comic Book Debuts The first Archie comic book is published, introducing the iconic characters of Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Jughead Jones to the world of comic literature.
  • United States Tanker India Arrow Sunk The United States tanker India Arrow was torpedoed and sunk approximately 50 nautical miles southeast of Atlantic City by German submarine U-103, contributing to the maritime warfare of World War II.
  • Leon Haywood Birth Leon Haywood, an American vocalist and keyboardist known for his mellow musical style, is born. He would later become influential in R&B and funk music.
  • Otis Clay Birth Otis Clay, a renowned American gospel and R&B singer known for his soulful performances, is born.
  • German Submarine U-258 Commissioned The German submarine U-258 is commissioned into the Kriegsmarine, joining the German naval forces during World War II.

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February 11, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 11, 1942?


February 11, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1942 can also be written as 2/11/1942 in the US and as 11/2/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 11, 1942?


Famous people born on February 11, 1942:

  • Archie Andrews
    Archie Andrews

    Iconic comic book character from Archie Comics, a teenage protagonist who has been a pop culture symbol since the 1940s.

  • François d'Orcival
    François d'Orcival

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February 11, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 11, 1942:

  • Jamnalal Bajaj
    Jamnalal Bajaj

    Indian businessman and philanthropist (b. 1884).

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February 11, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

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February 11, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1942 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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February 11, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 11, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 February 11, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 04:32 am and setting at 03:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1942.

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How old is someone born on February 11, 1942?


Someone born on February 11, 1942 is:

84 years 3 months old,

or 1011 months and 13 days old,

or 4397 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30783 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 11, 1942?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 11th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 11, 1942.

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