What happened on Friday August 21, 1942?

About August 21st, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: Transport #22 departed with French Jews, forcibly relocated to Nazi-controlled territories as part of the Holocaust's systematic deportation and persecution.
  • Day of the week: August 21st, 1942 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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August 21, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1942:

  • Holocaust Transport to Nazi Germany Transport #22 departed with French Jews, forcibly relocated to Nazi-controlled territories as part of the Holocaust's systematic deportation and persecution.
  • Battle of the Tenaru in Guadalcanal Campaign During the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II, American forces successfully repelled an attack by Imperial Japanese Army soldiers in the Battle of the Tenaru, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater.
  • Nazi Flag on Mount Elbrus During World War II Nazi soldiers successfully planted their flag atop Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in the Caucasus mountain range, symbolizing their territorial advance during Operation Edelweiss in World War II.
  • German Submarine U-372 Sunk off Haifa A Vickers Wellington bomber depth charged and sank German submarine U-372 off the coast of Haifa, contributing to the Allied naval efforts during World War II.
  • Disney's Bambi Theatrical Release Walt Disney's animated classic 'Bambi' was released, introducing audiences to a poignant story of wildlife and survival that would become a landmark in animation history.

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August 21, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 21, 1942?


August 21, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1942 can also be written as 8/21/1942 in the US and as 21/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 21, 1942?


Famous people born on August 21, 1942:

  • Isaac Hayes

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  • Maria Kaczyńska

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August 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1942:

  • Harry King Goode
  • I visconte Dunedin Andrew Murray
  • Enrico Reggiani

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August 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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August 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:04 pm and setting at 02:11 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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How old is someone born on August 21, 1942?


Someone born on August 21, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

or 992 months and 13 days old,

or 4315 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30207 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1942?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 21, 1942.

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