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see horoscope and birth chart for August 19, 1942What happened on Wednesday August 19, 1942?
About August 19th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: General Paulus receives orders to lead the German 6th Army in conquering Stalingrad, a pivotal moment in the Eastern Front of World War II that would later become a turning point in the war.
- Day of the week: August 19th, 1942 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about August 19th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on August 19th, 1942.
Table of contents
- August 19, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 19, 1942?
- Who was born on August 19, 1942?
- August 19, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- August 19, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 19, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 19, 1942?
- Back in 1942
August 19, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 19, 1942:
- German Advance on Stalingrad General Paulus receives orders to lead the German 6th Army in conquering Stalingrad, a pivotal moment in the Eastern Front of World War II that would later become a turning point in the war.
- Dieppe Raid: A Costly Allied Failure The Allied forces, including Canadians, British commandos, and American Rangers, conducted a disastrous raid on Dieppe in northern France. The operation was a severe tactical failure, with nearly 60% of the 6,086 troops who landed becoming casualties - killed, wounded, or captured.
- Dieppe Raid: Devastating Allied Evacuation On August 19, 1942, the last Allied troops were evacuated from Dieppe after a catastrophic military operation. The raid resulted in 4,384 Allied casualties, with 3,379 being Canadian. The naval and air losses were significant: 108 British aircraft were shot down, 46 German aircraft were lost, and the British navy sacrificed one destroyer and 13 major landing craft.
- Operation Jubilee: Strategic Allied Raid The Allies launched Operation Jubilee, a major raid on the French port of Dieppe. Predominantly composed of 5,000 Canadian troops from the 2nd Division, the operation's primary objectives were to test the feasibility of seizing a continental port, gather intelligence, and assess the German response to a significant coastal attack. The secondary goal was to draw the Luftwaffe into engagement.
August 19, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 19, 1942?
August 19, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 19, 1942 can also be written as 8/19/1942 in the US and as 19/8/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 19, 1942?
Famous people born on August 19, 1942:
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- Fred Dalton Thompson
- Jean-Paul Fitoussi
August 19, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 19, 1942:
- Heinrich Rauchinger
Kraków-born painter (b. 1858).
- Berthe Bénichou-Aboulker
- Émile François Fayolle
- Clemens von Franckenstein
- Aldo Oviglio
August 19, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water 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 19, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 19, 1942 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:53 pm and setting at 12:25 am.
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 19, 1942
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Someone born on August 19, 1942 is:
82 years 9 months old,
or 993 months and 3 days old,
or 4318 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30227 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1942?
There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 19, 1942.
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