Sunday August 23, 1942: on this day

August 23, 1942 was the 235th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 1942, who was born and died on August 23, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 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 23rd, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1942?


August 23, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1942 can also be written as 8/23/1942 in the US and as 23/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

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August 23, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1942:

  • 1st us flights to land on guadalcanal
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  • British premier winston churchill flies back to london from cairo
  • Walter johnson pitches to babe ruth in pregame attraction that draws 69,000 for ny - washington game (raises $80,000 for army-navy relief
  • World war ii: beginning of the battle of stalingrad.
  • Wwii: japanese marines land at milne bay.
  • Prince george, duke of kent, brother to king george vi and king edward viii, dies in a flying accident over morven in scotland at the age of 39.

August 23, 1942: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 23, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1942 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:57 pm and setting at 04:20 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 23, 1942?


Famous people born on August 23, 1942:

  • Nattie Graham

    Renowned abstract painter from the 20th century.

  • Patricia McBride

    American ballerina who was principal dancer at the new york city ballet for 28 years, the longest-running career.

  • Nancy Richey

    American tennis player.

  • Nancy Richey Gunther in San Antonio

    Texas, usa; tennis player (us doubles 1965 and 1966).

  • Letta Mbulu

    South african-american actress and singer.

  • Susana Vieira
  • Larry Brezner

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 6 months old,

or 978 months and 25 days old,

or 4256 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29794 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1942?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 23, 1942.

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August 23, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1942:

  • Cesare De Fabritiis
  • Lino Gucci
  • Gustav-Adolf Riebel
  • Walter Serner
  • Takeuchi Seihō

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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August 23, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1942:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1942:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

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August 23, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 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 23, 1942?

On August 23, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1942?

On August 23, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1942?

On August 23, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

Find out more about August 23rd

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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.

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