Tuesday August 11, 1942: on this day
August 11, 1942 was the 223rd day of the year 1942, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 11, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 11, 1942, who was born and died on August 11, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Palm Beach Story, directed by Preston Sturges), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1942?
- August 11, 1942: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1942?
- August 11, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1942?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1942?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1942?
What day of the week was August 11, 1942?
August 11, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1942 can also be written as 8/11/1942 in the US and as 11/8/1942 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1942:
- 999 jews are taken from mechelen transit camp in belgium
- British aircraft carrier eagle torpedoed and sinks
- Lieutenant general montgomery makes landing on gibraltar
- Actress hedy lamarr and composer george antheil receive a patent for a frequency hopping, spread spectrum communication system that later became the basis for modern technologies in wireless telephones and wi-fi.
- Actress hedy lamarr and composer george antheil receive a patent for a frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system that later became the basis for modern technologies in wireless telephones, two-way radio communications, and wi-fi.
August 11, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 11, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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August 11, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1942 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 11, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:30 am and setting at 08:19 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1942.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 11, 1942?
Famous people born on August 11, 1942:
- Mike Hugg
English keyboard player and drummer (manfred mann and the manfreds).
- Otis Taylor
American football player (d. 2023).
- Betsey Johnson
Designer.
- Tabajara Ruas
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
- Hulk Hogan
Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
- Chris Hemsworth
Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
- Viola Davis
Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
- Arlene Dahl
Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
- Alyson Stoner
American actress, model and singer.
- Pervez Musharraf
Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
- Alex Haley
American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
- Eric Carmen
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
- Fernando Arrabal
Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
- Anna Gunn
Tv actress.
August 11, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 81 years 7 months old,
or 979 months and 17 days old,
or 4259 weeks and 2 days old,
or 29815 days old,
if you were born on August 11, 1942.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1942?
There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 11, 1942.
August 11, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1942:
- Richard Heinrich Stein
Composer dies at the age of 60.
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
- Robin Williams
After learning improv at l.a.
- Anne Heche
American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
- Peter Cushing
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Anne Ramsey
American actress (d. 1988).
- Phil Harris
American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
- John Meillon
Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
- Tom Drake
Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
- George Furth
American playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 11th
August 11, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1942:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on August 11, 1942?
On August 11, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1942?
On August 11, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1942?
On August 11, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
What happened in 1942?
1942 was filled with very interesting events such as
- German troops conquer Rostow
- Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
- Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway
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What was the calendar for August 1942?
August 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.