What happened on Sunday August 23, 1942?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1942:

• Luftwaffe Bombs Stalingrad The German Luftwaffe launched a massive aerial bombardment of Stalingrad, dropping 600 bombs on the city, initiating one of the most significant and brutal battles of World War II. This bombing was part of the German offensive to capture the strategically important city on the Volga River.
• German Advance into Stalingrad General Gustav von Wietersheim's XIV Panzerkorps penetrated the Stalingrad suburbs, reaching the western bank of the Volga River. The Luftwaffe's incendiary bombing destroyed most of the city's wooden housing, setting the stage for one of the war's most pivotal battles.
• Japanese Marines Land at Milne Bay Japanese marines initiated a landing operation at Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea, representing another strategic military movement in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
• First US Flights Land on Guadalcanal The United States military successfully established its first air presence on Guadalcanal, a strategic island in the Solomon Islands, marking a critical moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This landing was crucial for the Allied strategy to counter Japanese expansion in the region.
• Churchill Returns to London from Cairo British Prime Minister Winston Churchill completed his strategic trip from Cairo, returning to London during a critical period of World War II. These diplomatic and military consultations were essential for coordinating Allied war efforts.
• Death of Prince George, Duke of Kent Prince George, brother to King George VI and King Edward VIII, tragically died in a flying accident over Morven, Scotland, at the age of 39. This unexpected loss occurred during the intense period of World War II.
• Baseball Charity Game for War Relief A special baseball event featuring Walter Johnson pitching to Babe Ruth drew an impressive crowd of 69,000 spectators, raising $80,000 for Army-Navy relief efforts. This demonstrated the sports community's significant contribution to wartime support.

Events in 1942

August 23, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 23, 1942

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 1942

August 23, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1942 can also be written as 8/23/1942 in the US and as 23/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1942 in August 1942 calendar

Famous people born on August 23, 1942:

• Patricia McBride

  Renowned American ballerina who was a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet for 28 years, establishing herself as a legendary...

• Nancy Richey

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• Susana Vieira

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on August 23rd

Famous people died on August 23, 1942:

• Cesare De Fabritiis
• Lino Gucci
• Gustav-Adolf Riebel
• Walter Serner
• Takeuchi Seihō

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on August 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:57 pm and setting at 04:20 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 23, 1942

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Someone born on August 23, 1942 is:

82 years 9 months old,

or 993 months and 1 day old,

or 4317 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30225 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1942?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 23, 1942.

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