What happened on Saturday August 22, 1942?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1942:

• Brazil Enters World War II Against Axis Powers On August 22, 1942, Brazil officially declared war on the Axis powers, marking a significant turning point in the country's involvement in World War II. This decision aligned Brazil with the Allied forces and represented a crucial moment in Latin American participation in the global conflict.
• German Advance Halted in Caucasus On August 22, 1942, German land forces were stopped in their advancement into the Caucasus region, representing a strategic moment in the Eastern Front of World War II. This halt marked a potential turning point in the Soviet defense against Nazi invasion.

Events in 1942

August 22, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1942

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1942

August 22, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 234th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1942 can also be written as 8/22/1942 in the US and as 22/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1942 in August 1942 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1942:

• Uğur Mumcu

  Prominent Turkish investigative journalist known for his critical reporting and advocacy for human rights and secularism.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1942:

• Michel Fokine

  Russian choreographer and dancer (born 1880).

• Pietro Fasil
• Louis Gauchat
• Murdock MacQuarrie
• Alice Duer Miller

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on August 22nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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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 22, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 03:13 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 22, 1942

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Someone born on August 22, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

or 992 months and 12 days old,

or 4315 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30206 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1942?

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 22, 1942.

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