What are the important events that happened on July 23, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
July 23, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
July 23, 1942 is the 204th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 161 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 10, 1942 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectatetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $287.73. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Horse is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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July 23, 1942 Historical Events
- 1942 –Bulgarian poet and Communist leader Nikola Vaptsarov is executed by firing squad.
- 1942 –The Holocaust: the Treblinka extermination camp is opened.
- 1942 –World War II: The German offensives Operation Edelweiss and Operation Braunschweig begin.
Who were born on July 23, 1942?
- 1942 –Dimitris Liantinis, Greek philosopher
- 1942 –Madeline Bell, American-British singer
- 1942 –Myra Hindley, English multiple murderer (d. 2002)
- 1942 –Sallyanne Atkinson, Australian politician
Who died on July 23, 1942?
- 1942 –Adam Czerniakow, Polish engineer (suicide) (b. 1880)
- 1942 –Andy Ducat, English cricketer and footballer (b. 1886)
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