What happened on Thursday August 28, 1941?

About August 28th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, Soviet forces strategically destroyed the massive Dnieper River dam at Zaporozhye to prevent its capture and potential strategic use by advancing German forces. This scorched earth tactic was a significant military decision aimed at denying infrastructure to the enemy.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 1941 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

More about August 28th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on August 28th, 1941.

history

August 28, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1941:

  • Soviet Destruction of Dnieper Dam during World War II During World War II, Soviet forces strategically destroyed the massive Dnieper River dam at Zaporozhye to prevent its capture and potential strategic use by advancing German forces. This scorched earth tactic was a significant military decision aimed at denying infrastructure to the enemy.
  • German Capture of Tallinn in World War II On August 28, 1941, German military forces, supported by Estonian volunteer units, successfully captured the city of Tallinn from Soviet control. The Soviet evacuation was marked by significant casualties, representing a critical moment in the Baltic theater of World War II.
  • Compiègne Detention Camp Establishment German authorities established a police detention camp in Compiègne, initially designated as a prisoner-of-war facility known as Royallieu or Stalag 122. This camp was part of the broader Nazi infrastructure for managing captured personnel and potential political prisoners.
  • 8th NFL Chicago All-Star Game The 8th NFL Chicago All-Star Game took place, with the Chicago Bears defeating the All-Stars team with a score of 37-13. This exhibition game was a notable event in professional American football during the early 1940s.
  • Baroness Sybille de Selys Longchamps Baroness Sybille de Selys Longchamps, a notable Belgian aristocrat, was mentioned on this date. While specific details are limited, her presence suggests potential significance in Belgian social or historical contexts.

Events in 1941

August 28, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1941

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1941

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was August 28, 1941?


August 28, 1941 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1941 can also be written as 8/28/1941 in the US and as 28/8/1941 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1941 in August 1941 calendar

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1941 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for August 28, 1941
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on August 28, 1941?


Famous people born on August 28, 1941:

  • Michael Craig-Martin

    Influential Irish contemporary artist known for his conceptual and minimalist approach to painting and illustration.

  • Paul Plishka

    Renowned American opera bass singer known for his performances in major opera houses worldwide.

  • Bernard Ebbers

    Controversial American businessman known for his role in the WorldCom accounting scandal.

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on August 28th

RIP

August 28, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1941:

  • Ugo Agostoni

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on August 28th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was August 28, 1941 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
zodiac

August 28, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 28, 1941! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

August 28, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

August 28, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

45%

The moon phase on August 28, 1941 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 1941 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, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:48 pm and setting at 11:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1941.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 1941


Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1941

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on August 28, 1941?


Someone born on August 28, 1941 is:

83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 5 days old,

or 4366 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30564 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1941?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 28, 1941.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Thursday August 28, 1941