What happened on Monday August 13, 1928?

About August 13th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a strategic military exercise, 250 Royal Air Force planes conducted a comprehensive mock nighttime air battle over London. The simulation tested Britain's aerial defense capabilities, with an official report indicating that 80% of simulated bomber raids were successfully intercepted, highlighting the growing importance of air power in military strategy.
  • Day of the week: August 13th, 1928 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Champagne directed by Alfred Hitchcock

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August 13, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 13, 1928:

  • Royal Air Force Conducts Nighttime Air Defense Simulation In a strategic military exercise, 250 Royal Air Force planes conducted a comprehensive mock nighttime air battle over London. The simulation tested Britain's aerial defense capabilities, with an official report indicating that 80% of simulated bomber raids were successfully intercepted, highlighting the growing importance of air power in military strategy.
  • Soviet Union's Spartacan Games The Spartacan Games, a significant sporting event in the Soviet Union, were inaugurated. These games were part of the broader Soviet physical culture movement, promoting athletic prowess and collective physical fitness among workers and youth.
  • Treaty of Nettuno Ratification in Yugoslavia The Treaty of Nettuno was ratified in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia through a narrow parliamentary vote, with just a single vote margin. This diplomatic event likely involved territorial or political agreements between Yugoslavia and another nation.
  • Debut of Tim Tyler's Luck Comic Strip The adventure comic strip *Tim Tyler's Luck* made its first appearance, marking a notable moment in early 20th-century popular media and graphic storytelling.

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August 13, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 13, 1928?


August 13, 1928 was a Monday and it was the 226th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1928 can also be written as 8/13/1928 in the US and as 13/8/1928 in UK and Europe.

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August 13, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 13, 1928:

  • Fernand de La Tombelle
  • Virgilio Talli

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August 13, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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August 13, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 13, 1928 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 1928 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 13, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:27 am and setting at 07:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1928.

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How old is someone born on August 13, 1928?


Someone born on August 13, 1928 is:

96 years 9 months old,

or 1161 months and 1 day old,

or 5048 weeks and 2 days old,

or 35338 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1928?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 13, 1928.

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