What happened on Saturday August 01, 1942?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1942:

• Soviet Military Leadership Meeting Soviet General Andrey Yeryomenko met with Joseph Stalin at the Kremlin and accepted command of one of Stalingrad's southern fronts, a crucial strategic appointment during the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad.
• British Command Change in Middle East British Prime Minister Winston Churchill replaced General Claude Auchinleck with General Harold Alexander as Commander-in-Chief of British forces in the Middle East, signaling a strategic shift in World War II military leadership.
• Strategic Railway Disruption near Stalingrad German forces strategically cut the railway line connecting Stalingrad to Krasnodar, potentially disrupting Soviet supply and communication lines during the critical Stalingrad campaign.
• Harlem Race Riots Significant racial tensions erupted in Harlem, New York, leading to violent confrontations that highlighted the deep-seated social and racial conflicts of the era.
• German Submarine Commissioning The German Navy commissioned two submarines, U-226 and U-448, expanding its naval warfare capabilities during World War II.
• German Occupation Registry of Dutch Telecommunications During World War II, the German occupying forces mandated a comprehensive listing of all telephone subscribers in the Netherlands, likely for surveillance and control purposes.
• Deurne Soccer Team Formation The local soccer team in Deurne, Netherlands, was officially established, marking a new chapter in the city's sporting history.

Events in 1942

August 01, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1942

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1942

August 01, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 213th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1942 can also be written as 8/1/1942 in the US and as 1/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1942 in August 1942 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1942:

• Giancarlo Giannini

  Renowned Italian actor known for his expressive sad eyes and collaboration with director Lina Wertmüller.

• Jerry Garcia

  Iconic American guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band 'The Grateful...

• Gilbert Roseau
• Adriano Sofri

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1942:

• Aleksy Sobaszek
• Salvatore Denti Amari di Pirajno

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on August 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:43 pm and setting at 12:11 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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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1942

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Someone born on August 01, 1942 is:

82 years 9 months old,

or 993 months and 3 days old,

or 4318 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30227 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1942?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 01, 1942.

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