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see horoscope and birth chart for August 16, 1941What happened on Saturday August 16, 1941?
About August 16th, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issued the infamous Order No. 270, which demanded absolute loyalty from Soviet troops and imposed severe penalties, including execution, for soldiers who surrendered or retreated during the German invasion.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1941 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento
More about August 16th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on August 16th, 1941.
Table of contents
- August 16, 1941: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 16, 1941?
- Who was born on August 16, 1941?
- August 16, 1941: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 16, 1941?
- Back in 1941
August 16, 1941: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1941:
- Stalin's Order No. 270 Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issued the infamous Order No. 270, which demanded absolute loyalty from Soviet troops and imposed severe penalties, including execution, for soldiers who surrendered or retreated during the German invasion.
- German Capture of Mykolaiv Naval Base During Operation Barbarossa, German forces successfully occupied the strategically important Soviet naval base at Mykolaiv, capturing significant military assets including warships, substantial ammunition stockpiles, and critical naval repair facilities.
- Defense Base Act Enacted The United States Congress passed the Defense Base Act, a significant wartime legislation designed to provide compensation and protection for workers employed at military and defense-related facilities both domestically and internationally.
- Royal Navy Signals School Establishment The Royal Navy established the HMS Mercury, a Signals School and Combined Signals School, located at Leydene near Petersfield, Hampshire, England. This facility would play a crucial role in training naval communication personnel during World War II.
- German Submarine U-135 Commissioned The German Navy commissioned submarine U-135, a Type VIIC-class vessel that would become part of the Kriegsmarine's submarine fleet during World War II, contributing to Germany's naval warfare strategy.
- Roosevelt's Rockland Visit President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Rockland, Maine, aboard the presidential yacht Potomac, likely for a strategic meeting or personal respite during the early years of World War II.
August 16, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 16, 1941?
August 16, 1941 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1941 can also be written as 8/16/1941 in the US and as 16/8/1941 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 16, 1941?
Famous people born on August 16, 1941:
- Theoneste Bagosora
Rwandan military officer who played a key role in orchestrating the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
- David Dickinson
- Paul Hecht
August 16, 1941: What famous people died on that day?
August 16, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 16, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1941 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 12:37 am and setting at 03:56 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 16, 1941
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Someone born on August 16, 1941 is:
83 years 9 months old,
or 1005 months and 8 days old,
or 4371 weeks
or 30597 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1941?
There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1941?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1941.
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Back in 1941
