Sunday August 30, 1942: on this day

August 30, 1942 was the 242nd day of the year 1942, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 30, 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 30, 1942, who was born and died on August 30, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Glass Key, directed by Stuart Heisler), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1942?


August 30, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1942 can also be written as 8/30/1942 in the US and as 30/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1942 in August 1942 calendar

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August 30, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1942:

  • Nazi-germany annexes luxembourg
  • World war ii: the battle of alam el halfa begins.
  • Luxembourg is formally annexed to the german reich.

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August 30, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 30, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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August 30, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 11:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1942.

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Who was born on August 30, 1942?


Famous people born on August 30, 1942:

  • Johanthan Aitken

    British former Conservative Member of Parliament and cabinet minister.

  • John Kani

    South african actor.

  • Pervez Sajjad

    Pakistani cricketer.

  • Zafer Ergin

    Turkish actor.

  • Jean-Paul Guibbert
  • Jean Capdouze
  • Emilio Alessandrini
  • Sayed Tewfik el-Sayed
  • Gaia Germani
  • Judith Moffett
  • Roberto Chiodi
  • Andrea Pfister

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 7 months old,

or 979 months and 24 days old,

or 4260 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29822 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1942?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 30, 1942.

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August 30, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1942:

  • Miguel White
  • Martin Kirschner
  • Hugo von Steiner

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1942:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1942:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

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August 30, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Glass Key

The Glass Key

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Brian Donlevy, Bonita Granville

Country: United States of America

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

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Who was the US President on August 30, 1942?

On August 30, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1942?

On August 30, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1942?

On August 30, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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.

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