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see horoscope and birth chart for August 28, 1940What happened on Wednesday August 28, 1940?
About August 28th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: The Royal Air Force conducted its second bombing raid on Berlin in four nights, undertaking a challenging 1,200-mile round trip that required flying in total darkness for approximately 7-8 hours. This raid was part of the strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany.
- Day of the week: August 28th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Boom Town directed by Jack Conway
More about August 28th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on August 28th, 1940.
August 28, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1940:
- RAF Bombing Raid on Berlin The Royal Air Force conducted its second bombing raid on Berlin in four nights, undertaking a challenging 1,200-mile round trip that required flying in total darkness for approximately 7-8 hours. This raid was part of the strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany.
- Liverpool Blitz Begins The first major air raid on Liverpool occurred, marking a significant escalation of the German Luftwaffe's bombing campaign against British cities during World War II. This raid would be part of the broader strategic bombing of the United Kingdom.
- French Colonial Support for De Gaulle French colonies of Cameroon and Congo-Brazzaville declared their support for General Charles de Gaulle and the Free French movement, a significant moment in the resistance against Axis occupation during World War II.
- William Cohen: American Politician William Cohen, a prominent Republican Senator from Maine, was born on this date. He would later serve as the United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, becoming the first Republican to hold this position in a Democratic administration.
August 28, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 28, 1940?
August 28, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1940 can also be written as 8/28/1940 in the US and as 28/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 28, 1940?
Famous people born on August 28, 1940:
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Ken JenkinsAccomplished American actor known for his versatile roles in television and film, with a career spanning several decades.
- William Cohen
Prominent American politician who served as the 20th United States Secretary of Defense, representing significant leadership in national...
- Philippe Léotard
Versatile French artist known for his multifaceted career as a poet, actor, and singer, contributing significantly to French cultural arts.
- Roger Pingeon
Remarkable French professional cyclist who unexpectedly won the 1967 Tour de France and the Spanish Vuelta, later transitioning to a career...
- Nik Turner
Influential English musician best known as a member of the pioneering space rock band Hawkwind, contributing significantly to the...
- Joseph Shabalala
- Agostino Marchetto
August 28, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 28, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 28, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 1940 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 28, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 01:21 am and setting at 04:52 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1940
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Someone born on August 28, 1940 is:
84 years 8 months old,
or 1016 months and 16 days old,
or 4420 weeks
or 30940 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1940?
There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 28, 1940.
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