Wednesday August 19, 1942: on this day

August 19, 1942 was the 231st day of the year 1942, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 19, 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 19, 1942, who was born and died on August 19, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Across the Pacific, directed by John Huston, Vincent Sherman), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1942?


August 19, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1942 can also be written as 8/19/1942 in the US and as 19/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1942 in August 1942 calendar

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August 19, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1942:

  • 4,000 canadian and british soldiers killed raiding dieppe, france
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  • World war ii: operation jubilee : the 2nd canadian infantry division leads an amphibious assault by allied forces on dieppe, france and fails, many canadians are killed or captured. the operation was doomed to fail, and was intended to develop and try new amphibious landing tactics for the coming full invasion in normandy.
  • World war ii: operation jubilee: the 2nd canadian infantry division leads an amphibious assault by allied forces on dieppe, france and fails.

August 19, 1942: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 19, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1942 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:53 pm and setting at 12:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1942.

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Who was born on August 19, 1942?


Famous people born on August 19, 1942:

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

  • Raymond Bonner

    Raymond Bonner is an American investigative journalist who has reported on human rights abuses and political conflicts around the world.

  • Nina Fedoroff

    Nina Fedoroff is a biologist who has made significant contributions to the field of plant molecular biology.

  • Gwendolyn Bell

    Known for her work in computer architecture and parallel processing.

  • Michiel Patijn

    Dutch assistant secretary to state of foreign affairs (1994-19).

  • David Scott Morgan
  • Jean-Paul Fitoussi
  • Milan Vukić
  • Fred Dalton Thompson
  • Eleonora Bianchi
  • David Miller
  • Mario Rossi
  • Jorgelina Aranda

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Debra Paget
    Debra Paget

    American actress with stunning features, red-gold hair and big eyes.

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August 19, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 7 months old,

or 979 months

or 4256 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29798 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1942?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 19, 1942.

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August 19, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1942:

  • Heinrich Rauchinger

    Kraków-born painter (b. 1858).

  • Harald Kaarmann

    Estonian footballer (d. 1942).

  • Berthe Bénichou-Aboulker
  • Émile François Fayolle
  • Clemens von Franckenstein
  • Aldo Oviglio

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Emalea Wade

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Laden Pareto

    Italian economist known for the Pareto principle.

  • Ridgely Carter

    American actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1942:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1942:

  • World Humanitarian Day

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August 19, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Across the Pacific

Across the Pacific

Release year: 1942

Directed by: John Huston, Vincent Sherman

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Charles Halton

Country: United States of America

Orchestra Wives

Orchestra Wives

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Archie Mayo

Starring: George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, Glenn Miller, Glenn Miller and His Orchestra

The Goose Steps Out

The Goose Steps Out

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Basil Dearden, Will Hay

Starring: Will Hay, Charles Hawtrey, Peter Croft, Barry Morse

Counter-Espionage

Counter-Espionage

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Warren William, Eric Blore, Hillary Brooke, Thurston Hall

The Palm Beach Story

The Palm Beach Story

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Preston Sturges

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1942?

On August 19, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1942?

On August 19, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1942?

On August 19, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

Find out more about August 19th

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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.

Discover how August 1942 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 19, 1942