What happened on Monday August 10, 1942?

About August 10th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The German 6th Army crossed the lower Don River and reached the outskirts of Stalingrad, marking a critical phase of Operation Blue during World War II. This advance would set the stage for the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad, a turning point in the Eastern Front.
  • Day of the week: August 10th, 1942 was a Monday
  • 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 10, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1942:

  • German 6th Army Approaches Stalingrad The German 6th Army crossed the lower Don River and reached the outskirts of Stalingrad, marking a critical phase of Operation Blue during World War II. This advance would set the stage for the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad, a turning point in the Eastern Front.
  • Montgomery Takes Command of British 8th Army General Bernard Montgomery assumes leadership of the British 8th Army in North Africa, a pivotal moment in the Allied campaign during World War II. Montgomery would go on to become a key strategic commander, famously leading British forces to victory in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
  • Jews Escape Mir Ghetto 200 Jewish prisoners managed to escape from the Mir Ghetto in Poland, a rare and dangerous act of resistance during the Holocaust. This escape represented a moment of hope and defiance against Nazi persecution.
  • German Army Group A Advances in Caucasus Forward elements of German Army Group A reached Pyatigorsk, a city in the North Caucasus region, as part of the German summer offensive in 1942 aimed at capturing Soviet oil fields.
  • Kaiser Establishes Innovative Hospital Model Henry J. Kaiser opens the Kaiser Richmond Field Hospital for Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California, pioneering an integrated healthcare model that would later become Kaiser Permanente. This innovative approach combined industrial healthcare with comprehensive medical services.

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August 10, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 10, 1942?


August 10, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1942 can also be written as 8/10/1942 in the US and as 10/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 10, 1942?


Famous people born on August 10, 1942:

  • Betsey Johnson

    Iconic American fashion designer renowned for her playful, unconventional designs and signature cartwheel finale at fashion shows.

  • Giovanni Lodetti
  • John Bailey

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August 10, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1942:

  • Albert Guillaume

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August 10, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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August 10, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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August 10, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:35 am and setting at 07:43 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 10, 1942?


Someone born on August 10, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

or 992 months and 24 days old,

or 4316 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30218 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1942?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 10, 1942.

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