What happened on Tuesday August 25, 1942?

About August 25th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, on the second day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, an Allied air attack successfully turned back a Japanese naval transport convoy heading towards Guadalcanal, marking a significant strategic moment in the Pacific Theater.
  • Day of the week: August 25th, 1942 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

More about August 25th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on August 25th, 1942.

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August 25, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 25, 1942:

  • Battle of the Eastern Solomons - Japanese Naval Convoy Repelled During World War II, on the second day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, an Allied air attack successfully turned back a Japanese naval transport convoy heading towards Guadalcanal, marking a significant strategic moment in the Pacific Theater.
  • Battle of Milne Bay Begins Japanese marines launched an assault on Allied airfields at Milne Bay, New Guinea, initiating a critical battle in the Pacific campaign of World War II that would prove strategically important for Allied forces.
  • Margaret Murdock - Olympic Athlete Margaret Murdock, an American small bore rifle athlete, who would later win a silver medal at the 1976 Olympics, was born or notable on this date.

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August 25, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 25, 1942?


August 25, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1942 can also be written as 8/25/1942 in the US and as 25/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 25, 1942?


Famous people born on August 25, 1942:

  • Howard Jacobson

    Howard Jacobson is an acclaimed British novelist and literary critic, winner of the Man Booker Prize for his novel 'The Finkler Question'.

  • Imogen Hassall

    Imogen Hassall was a British actress known for her roles in 'Carry On' comedy films, earning her the nickname 'Countess of Cleavage'.

  • Ivan Koloff

    Ivan Koloff was a famous Canadian professional wrestler known for his villainous persona in the wrestling world.

  • Nathan Deal

    Nathan Deal was the 82nd Governor of Georgia, serving from 2011 to 2019.

  • Max Cleland

    Max Cleland was a prominent Democratic politician and Vietnam War veteran who served as a U.S.

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Famous people born on August 25th

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August 25, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 25, 1942:

  • Prince George

    Prince George, Duke of Kent, was a member of the British Royal Family, fourth son of King George V and brother of King George VI.

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August 25, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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August 25, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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August 25, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 25, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 06:39 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 25, 1942?


Someone born on August 25, 1942 is:

82 years 8 months old,

or 992 months and 19 days old,

or 4316 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30213 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1942?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 25, 1942.

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