What happened on Sunday August 09, 1942?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1942:

• British Arrest Mahatma Gandhi in Bombay On August 9, 1942, British colonial authorities arrested prominent Indian nationalist Mohandas K. Gandhi in Bombay (Mumbai), a pivotal moment that sparked the Quit India Movement. This non-violent protest demanded an immediate end to British colonial rule in India, marking a critical turning point in India's independence struggle.
• Battle of Savo Island: Devastating Naval Defeat In a shocking naval engagement during the Guadalcanal Campaign, Imperial Japanese Navy cruisers surprised and decisively defeated Allied naval forces, sinking multiple ships and inflicting significant casualties. This battle represented one of the United States Navy's most catastrophic defeats in World War II.
• Shostakovich's 7th Symphony Premieres in Besieged Leningrad During the brutal Nazi siege of Leningrad, Dmitri Shostakovich's powerful 7th Symphony was premiered, symbolizing resilience and hope amidst extreme wartime hardship. The performance became a profound act of cultural resistance against Nazi oppression.
• Jewish Prisoners Escape Mir Ghetto In an act of extraordinary courage, 200 Jewish prisoners managed to escape the Mir Ghetto in Poland, defying Nazi persecution and seeking survival during the Holocaust.
• Japanese Landing at Guadalcanal Vice-Admiral Mikawa landed troops at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, a strategic move in the Pacific Theater of World War II that would lead to intense military confrontations.

Events in 1942

August 09, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1942

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1942

August 09, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1942 can also be written as 8/9/1942 in the US and as 9/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1942 in August 1942 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1942:

• Jack DeJohnette

  Renowned jazz drummer, pianist, and composer, widely recognized as one of the most influential jazz musicians of his generation.

• David Steinberg

  Canadian comedian, actor, director, and television personality known for his satirical comedy and work in television production.

• Tommie Agee

  Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Mets, notably contributing to their 1969 World Series championship.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1942:

• Edith Stein

  German jew who became teresa benedicta of the cross, a roman catholic nun.

• Oreste Franzi
• Arnold Genthe
• Juan Subercaseaux Errázuriz

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on August 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 07:05 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 09, 1942

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Someone born on August 09, 1942 is:

82 years 9 months old,

or 993 months and 5 days old,

or 4318 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30229 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1942?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 09, 1942.

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