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What happened on Friday April 17, 1942?

About April 17th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 17, 1942, General Henri Giraud escaped from Königstein Fortress in Germany. His escape was significant as it allowed him to continue his efforts against Axis forces in North Africa during World War II.
  • Day of the week: April 17th, 1942 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle

More about April 17th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on April 17th, 1942.

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April 17, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1942:

  • General Henri Giraud's escape from Königstein Fortress On April 17, 1942, General Henri Giraud escaped from Königstein Fortress in Germany. His escape was significant as it allowed him to continue his efforts against Axis forces in North Africa during World War II. source: britannica.com
  • Sobibor concentration camp operations On April 17, 1942, Sobibor concentration camp began its operations as part of the Nazi extermination plan during World War II. The camp was notorious for its role in the Holocaust, where thousands of Jews were murdered. source: britannica.com
  • RAF Lancasters bombing raid on Augsburg On April 17, 1942, the Royal Air Force launched a significant bombing raid on the German city of Augsburg using Lancaster bombers. This operation aimed to disrupt German industrial production and was notable for its daring execution. source: britannica.com

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April 17, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 17, 1942?


April 17, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 107th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1942 can also be written as 4/17/1942 in the US and as 17/4/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 17, 1942?


Famous people born on April 17, 1942:

  • David Bradley
    David Bradley

    David Bradley is an acclaimed English actor best known for his roles in popular film and television franchises, including Argus Filch in the 'Harry Potter' film series and Walder Frey in 'Game of Thrones.' Renowned for his versatility, Bradley has had a distinguished career on stage, screen, and television spanning several decades. [bio]

  • Catherine Krafft
    Catherine Krafft
  • Katia Krafft
    Katia Krafft
  • Buster Williams
    Buster Williams
  • Han Bennink
    Han Bennink
  • Moishe Postone
    Moishe Postone

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April 17, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1942:

  • Jean Baptiste Perrin
    Jean Baptiste Perrin

    French-american physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1870).

  • Alfred Hertz
    Alfred Hertz
  • Sam Hollis
    Sam Hollis

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April 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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April 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 10:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1942.

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How old is someone born on April 17, 1942?


Someone born on April 17, 1942 is:

84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 7 days old,

or 4388 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30718 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1942?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 17, 1942.

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