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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1942What happened on Monday August 17, 1942?
About August 17th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: The U.S. Eighth Air Force initiated its first regular combat operations in Europe by launching a strategic bombing raid targeting the marshalling yards at Rouen-Sotteville in occupied France. This mission marked a significant milestone in American aerial warfare during World War II, demonstrating the United States' growing military capabilities and commitment to the European theater.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1942 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
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Table of contents
- August 17, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1942?
- Who was born on August 17, 1942?
- August 17, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1942?
- Back in 1942
August 17, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1942:
- U.S. Eighth Air Force First Combat Mission in Europe The U.S. Eighth Air Force initiated its first regular combat operations in Europe by launching a strategic bombing raid targeting the marshalling yards at Rouen-Sotteville in occupied France. This mission marked a significant milestone in American aerial warfare during World War II, demonstrating the United States' growing military capabilities and commitment to the European theater.
- U.S. Marines Raid Makin Island During World War II, U.S. Marines conducted a daring raid on the Japanese-held Pacific island of Makin. The operation involved a challenging amphibious landing in rough sea conditions, with Marines successfully establishing a strategic foothold on the island and engaging Japanese forces. This raid was part of the broader Allied strategy to disrupt Japanese control in the Pacific theater.
- Task Force 17 Deployment Task Force 17, under the command of Admiral George Murray, departed from Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Hornet. This naval deployment was part of the U.S. Navy's strategic movements during World War II, likely supporting combat operations in the Pacific theater.
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What day of the week was August 17, 1942?
August 17, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1942 can also be written as 8/17/1942 in the US and as 17/8/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1942?
Famous people born on August 17, 1942:
- Michel Creton
French actor and television personality known for his significant contributions to French cinema and his advocacy for autism awareness...
- Alain Veinstein
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August 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 11:04 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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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1942
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Someone born on August 17, 1942 is:
82 years 9 months old,
or 993 months and 7 days old,
or 4318 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30231 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1942?
There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 17, 1942.
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