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August 05, 1942 was the 217th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 05, 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 05, 1942, who was born and died on August 05, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Talk of the Town, directed by George Stevens), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1942?
- August 05, 1942: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1942?
- August 05, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1942?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1942?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1942?
What day of the week was August 05, 1942?
August 05, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1942 can also be written as 8/5/1942 in the US and as 5/8/1942 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1942:
- British government cancels agreement of munich
- German troops cross kuban river
August 05, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1942 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1942 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:52 am and setting at 03:58 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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Who was born on August 05, 1942?
Famous people born on August 05, 1942:
- Janice Mirikitani
Janice Mirikitani was an American poet and activist known for her work on social justice and Asian American identity.
- Sergio Ramírez
Nicaraguan writer and former Vice President known for his novels and essays.
- Joe Boyd
Hannibal records was founded by an american record producer.
- David Lange
Politician.
- Andy Fogelson
American filmmaker, producer, and vice president at united artists.
- Joseph Welsh
American priest, reverend father in the roman catholic church.
- Domenico Verile
- Robert Psenner
- Angelo Airoldi
- Oswaldo Brenes Álvarez
- Heidrun Hartmann
- Rocco Incardona
- Marta Taboada
- Sergio Ramírez Mercado
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 81 years 8 months old,
or 980 months and 22 days old,
or 4264 weeks and 3 days old,
or 29851 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 1942.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1942?
There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 05, 1942.
August 05, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1942:
- Sidney Bracey
- Aminto Caretto
- Julien Lootens
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th
August 05, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1942:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Talk of the Town
Release year: 1942
Directed by: George Stevens
Starring: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman, Edgar Buchanan
Country: United States of America
Holiday Inn
Release year: 1942
Directed by: Mark Sandrich
Starring: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale
Country: United States of America
Cairo
Release year: 1942
Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke
Starring: Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Young, Ethel Waters, Reginald Owen
Boss of Hangtown Mesa
Release year: 1942
Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis
Starring: Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight, William Farnum, Rex Lease
Wake Island
Release year: 1942
Directed by: John Farrow
Starring: Brian Donlevy, Robert Preston, Macdonald Carey, William Bendix
Country: United States of America
Who was the US President on August 05, 1942?
On August 05, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1942?
On August 05, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1942?
On August 05, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.
