What happened on Friday August 08, 1941?

About August 8th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Uman ended decisively in an Axis victory. German forces successfully defeated Soviet forces in this significant Eastern Front engagement, resulting in a strategic breakthrough for the German military during Operation Barbarossa.
  • Day of the week: August 8th, 1941 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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August 08, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1941:

  • Battle of Uman Concludes with Axis Victory The Battle of Uman ended decisively in an Axis victory. German forces successfully defeated Soviet forces in this significant Eastern Front engagement, resulting in a strategic breakthrough for the German military during Operation Barbarossa.
  • Siege of Odessa Begins German forces initiated the Siege of Odessa, a critical strategic operation targeting a major Soviet port city. This prolonged and intense battle would become a significant engagement in the German invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II.
  • German Offensive on Luga River German forces launched a general offensive along the Luga River, continuing their aggressive territorial expansion during Operation Barbarossa. This movement represented another phase of the German military's push into Soviet territory.
  • Soviet Destroyer Karl Marx Sunk The Soviet destroyer Karl Marx, an Izyaslav-class vessel, was bombed and sunk by the Luftwaffe in Loksa Bay. This naval engagement demonstrated the German air force's effectiveness in maritime combat during the early stages of the Eastern Front campaign.

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August 08, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 08, 1941?


August 08, 1941 was a Friday and it was the 220th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1941 can also be written as 8/8/1941 in the US and as 8/8/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 08, 1941?


Famous people born on August 08, 1941:

  • George Tiller

    Controversial late-term abortion provider in Wichita, Kansas, who was assassinated by an anti-abortion activist in 2009.

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August 08, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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August 08, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1941 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 1941 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 08, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 08:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1941.

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How old is someone born on August 08, 1941?


Someone born on August 08, 1941 is:

83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 25 days old,

or 4369 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30584 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1941?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 08, 1941.

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