Monday August 31, 1942: on this day
About August 31st, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: Battle at Alam Halfa: German and Italians assault
- Day of the week: August 31st, 1942 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Richard Gere, Chris Tucker
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: In Which We Serve directed by Noël Coward, David Lean
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1942?
- August 31, 1942: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1942?
- How old is someone born on August 31, 1942?
- August 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1942?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1942?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1942?
What day of the week was August 31, 1942?
August 31, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1942 can also be written as 8/31/1942 in the US and as 31/8/1942 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1942:
- Battle at alam halfa: german and italians assault
- U-boats sunk this month 108 ships
- A general strike is launched in luxembourg to protest against forced conscription.
August 31, 1942: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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August 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1942 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 12:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1942.
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Famous people born on August 31, 1942:
- Christopher Morgan
American television producer was nominated by emmys for "police story" at the santa monica awards ceremony on 5/19/1975.
- Isao Aoki
Abiko chiba, japan -- pga golfer (1983 hawaiian open).
- Carole Wells in Shreveport
Louisiana, usa; actress (pistols n petticoats).
- Jean-Claude Killy
Athlete.
- Daniel Percheron
French politician, who served as the pas-de-calais representative in the senate of france since 1983.
- Gérard Pirès
- George Kuchar
- Jean-Michel Ferrand
- William Tannen
- Gianluigi Da Rold
- Rodolfo Guzzi
- Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi
- Pedro Solbes
- Alfonso Iozzo
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
- Richard Gere
American actor.
- Chris Tucker
American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
- James Coburn
American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
- Marcia Clark
American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
- Itzhak Perlman
Israeli-american violinist and conductor.
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Eldridge Cleaver
Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
- Buddy Hackett
American comedian and actor (d. 2003).
- Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
How old is someone born on August 31, 1942?
Someone born on August 31, 1942 is:
81 years 9 months old,
or 981 months and 5 days old,
or 4266 weeks and 2 days old,
or 29864 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1942?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 31, 1942.
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August 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1942:
- Von Bismarck
German major general, (africa corps), dies in battle.
- Georg von Bismarck
- Georges Lakhovsky
- Carlo Adamoli
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
- Max Bygraves
British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
- David Farrar
Forest gate, england -- actor.
- Michael Constantine
Greek-american actor (b. 1927).
- Sally Rand
Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
- Charles Delaney
Dies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1942:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1942:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 1942?
On August 31, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1942?
On August 31, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1942?
On August 31, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.