What happened on Thursday August 14, 1941?

About August 14th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 14, 1941, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill signed the Atlantic Charter aboard the HMS Prince of Wales in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. This pivotal document outlined the Allied powers' vision for the post-World War II world, emphasizing principles of self-determination, territorial integrity, and collective security.
  • Day of the week: August 14th, 1941 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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August 14, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 1941:

  • Atlantic Charter Signed at Sea On August 14, 1941, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill signed the Atlantic Charter aboard the HMS Prince of Wales in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. This pivotal document outlined the Allied powers' vision for the post-World War II world, emphasizing principles of self-determination, territorial integrity, and collective security.
  • Maximilian Kolbe: Martyr of Auschwitz On August 14, 1941, Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Catholic priest, was martyred at Auschwitz concentration camp. He voluntarily sacrificed his life by taking the place of a fellow prisoner who was sentenced to death, demonstrating extraordinary human compassion during the Holocaust.
  • David Crosby Born David Crosby, legendary musician and founding member of the iconic folk-rock group Crosby, Stills and Nash, was born on August 14, 1941. Known for hits like 'Southern Cross', he significantly influenced the music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

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August 14, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 14, 1941?


August 14, 1941 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1941 can also be written as 8/14/1941 in the US and as 14/8/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 14, 1941?


Famous people born on August 14, 1941:

  • David Crosby

    Legendary American musician known for his pivotal roles in The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, who significantly influenced folk and rock...

  • Connie Smith

    Renowned country music singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for her influential contributions to the Nashville sound and her induction...

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August 14, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 1941:

  • Maximilian Kolbe

    Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Catholic priest who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World...

  • Paul Sabatier

    French chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1854).

  • Luis Dellepiane
  • Massimiliano Maria Kolbe

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August 14, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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August 14, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1941 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 1941 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 14, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:25 pm and setting at 02:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1941.

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How old is someone born on August 14, 1941?


Someone born on August 14, 1941 is:

83 years 9 months old,

or 1005 months

or 4369 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30589 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1941?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 14, 1941.

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