What happened on Saturday August 08, 1942?

About August 8th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The All-India Congress Committee (AICC) passed the Quit India resolution during its Bombay session, initiating a widespread civil disobedience movement across India to demand complete independence from British colonial rule.
  • Day of the week: August 8th, 1942 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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August 08, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1942:

  • Quit India Resolution Passed The All-India Congress Committee (AICC) passed the Quit India resolution during its Bombay session, initiating a widespread civil disobedience movement across India to demand complete independence from British colonial rule.
  • Gandhi Arrested in Bombay Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi was arrested by British forces in Bombay, a pivotal moment in the Quit India Movement that aimed to challenge British colonial authority.
  • Heroic Football Match in Nazi-Occupied Kiev The football team 'Start', led by goalkeeper Nikolai Trusevich, achieved a remarkable 5-3 victory against the German Luftwaffe team Flakelf in Nazi-occupied Kiev. Tragically, eight team members were later arrested, tortured, and at least four were killed.
  • German Saboteurs Executed in Washington, DC During World War II, six German saboteurs who had infiltrated the United States were executed in Washington, DC, following their conviction for espionage and sabotage attempts.
  • Allied Capture of Solomon Islands Allied forces successfully captured the islands of Tulagi, Gavutu, and Tanambogo in the southern Solomon Islands, a strategic military operation during the Pacific Theater of World War II.
  • Battle of Savo Island The Japanese 8th Fleet launched a surprise attack on the Allied Task Force, resulting in the sinking of four heavy cruisers and the loss of over 1,000 Allied sailors in a significant naval engagement.
  • Bambi Released in UK Walt Disney's animated film Bambi was released in the United Kingdom, marking another milestone in the studio's influential animated film portfolio.

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August 08, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 08, 1942?


August 08, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1942 can also be written as 8/8/1942 in the US and as 8/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 08, 1942?


Famous people born on August 08, 1942:

  • Garrison Keillor

    Renowned American author, storyteller, and radio personality famous for his long-running radio show 'A Prairie Home Companion'.

  • Dennis Canavan

    Scottish Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1987 to 2007, known for his progressive and independent political...

  • Tobin Bell

    American actor best known for his iconic role as John Kramer/Jigsaw in the Saw horror film franchise.

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August 08, 1942: 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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August 08, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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August 08, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 06:23 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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How old is someone born on August 08, 1942?


Someone born on August 08, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

or 992 months and 26 days old,

or 4317 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30220 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1942?

There are 96 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, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 08, 1942.

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