What happened on Wednesday August 12, 1942?

About August 12th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Moscow and meets with Soviet leader Joseph Stalin to discuss critical wartime strategies, including the potential opening of a second front in Western Europe to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union during World War II.
  • Day of the week: August 12th, 1942 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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August 12, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1942:

  • Second Moscow Conference Opens British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Moscow and meets with Soviet leader Joseph Stalin to discuss critical wartime strategies, including the potential opening of a second front in Western Europe to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union during World War II.
  • German Advance in Kalmukkensteppe German tank forces capture the city of Elista in the Kalmukkensteppe region during the Eastern Front campaign of World War II, marking a significant moment in the German offensive in the Soviet Union.
  • Montgomery Arrives in Cairo Lieutenant General Bernard Montgomery arrives in Cairo, Egypt, signaling a potential shift in British military leadership and strategy in the North African theater of World War II.
  • USS Cleveland Tests Proximity-Fuzed Antiaircraft Shells The light cruiser USS Cleveland successfully tests VT (variable time) proximity-fuzed antiaircraft shells in Chesapeake Bay, a significant technological advancement in naval air defense during World War II.
  • Clark Gable Enlists in US Army Air Force Hollywood actor Clark Gable voluntarily enlists in the US Army Air Force, demonstrating celebrity support for the war effort and inspiring public morale during World War II.

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August 12, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 12, 1942?


August 12, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1942 can also be written as 8/12/1942 in the US and as 12/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 12, 1942?


Famous people born on August 12, 1942:

  • Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt

    Renowned German sports physician famous for treating elite athletes, including many players from Bayern Munich and the German national...

  • Martin E. P. Seligman
  • Clara Nunes
  • Bianca Pitzorno
  • David Munrow
  • Ana de Hollanda

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August 12, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1942:

  • Gustaf Carlson
  • Sabina Nikolaevna Špil'rejn
  • Paul Stendel
  • Pasquale Amato

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August 12, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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August 12, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1942 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:29 am and setting at 08:52 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 12, 1942?


Someone born on August 12, 1942 is:

82 years 9 months old,

or 993 months and 2 days old,

or 4318 weeks

or 30226 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1942?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 12, 1942.

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