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see horoscope and birth chart for August 15, 1941What happened on Friday August 15, 1941?
About August 15th, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 15, 1941, in one of the largest single mass-murder events of the Holocaust, German SS and police units, supported by Ukrainian auxiliaries, systematically murdered approximately 33,000 persons, predominantly Jews, at the Babi Yar ravine near Kiev, Ukraine. The operation was coordinated by Friedrich Jeckeln, the Higher SS and Police Leader in Ukraine, representing a horrific example of the Nazi genocide.
- Day of the week: August 15th, 1941 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento
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August 15, 1941: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 1941:
- Babi Yar Massacre On August 15, 1941, in one of the largest single mass-murder events of the Holocaust, German SS and police units, supported by Ukrainian auxiliaries, systematically murdered approximately 33,000 persons, predominantly Jews, at the Babi Yar ravine near Kiev, Ukraine. The operation was coordinated by Friedrich Jeckeln, the Higher SS and Police Leader in Ukraine, representing a horrific example of the Nazi genocide.
- Establishment of Slobodka Ghetto for Lithuanian Jews On August 15, 1941, Jewish residents of Kovono (Kaunas) were forcibly herded into the Slobodka ghetto, marking a tragic moment in the Holocaust's progression in Lithuania. This action was part of the Nazi systematic persecution and isolation of Jewish populations during World War II.
- Last Execution at the Tower of London Corporal Josef Jakobs was executed by firing squad at the Tower of London at precisely 07:12, becoming the final person to be executed at this historic site for espionage. His execution marked the end of a centuries-old tradition of capital punishment within the Tower's walls.
August 15, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 15, 1941?
August 15, 1941 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1941 can also be written as 8/15/1941 in the US and as 15/8/1941 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 15, 1941?
Famous people born on August 15, 1941:
- David Crosby
Legendary musician, founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, influential in rock music history.
- Connie Smith
Renowned country music singer, inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Lynne Cheney
Author, scholar, and wife of former US Vice President Dick Cheney, known for her political and academic work.
- Don Rich
Renowned American country musician and guitarist, best known for his work with Buck Owens and the Buckaroos.
August 15, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 15, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 15, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1941 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 12:00 am and setting at 03:04 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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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1941
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Someone born on August 15, 1941 is:
83 years 9 months old,
or 1005 months and 9 days old,
or 4371 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30598 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1941?
There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1941?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 15, 1941.
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