What happened on Tuesday July 28, 1942?

Here's what happened on July 28, 1942:

• Stalin's Order No. 227 - 'Not One Step Back' During World War II, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issued the infamous Order No. 227, also known as the 'Not One Step Back' order. In response to critical German advances on the Eastern Front, the order mandated severe punishments for Soviet soldiers who retreated or abandoned their positions without authorization. Consequences included court-martial, assignment to penal battalions (shtrafbat), imprisonment in Gulag labor camps, or execution. This drastic measure reflected the desperate situation of the Soviet military and Stalin's ruthless leadership strategy.
• Mass Killing of Jews in Minsk Nazi forces conducted a systematic mass murder of approximately 10,000 Jews in the Minsk Ghetto in Belorussia, representing another horrific instance of the Holocaust's genocide. This event was part of the Nazi regime's systematic extermination of Jewish populations in occupied territories during World War II.
• Formation of Zionist Resistance Movement The Jewish Combat Organization (Żydowska Organizacja Bojowa, or ZOB) was formed in Poland, representing a critical moment of Jewish resistance against Nazi persecution during the Holocaust. This organization would play a significant role in armed resistance, most notably during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
• Death of Sir Flinders Petrie Sir Flinders Petrie, a pioneering British Egyptologist who revolutionized archaeological methods and made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization, passed away on July 28, 1942. Known for his systematic approach to excavation and artifact documentation, Petrie is considered the father of scientific archaeology.
• Passing of Louis Borno Louis Borno, the 28th President of Haiti who served from 1922 to 1930, died on July 28, 1942. A lawyer and politician, Borno was a significant figure during Haiti's complex political period, which included the U.S. occupation of Haiti.

Events in 1942

July 28, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 28, 1942

Newspapers from Jul. 28, 1942

July 28, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 209th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1942 can also be written as 7/28/1942 in the US and as 28/7/1942 in UK and Europe.

July 28, 1942 in July 1942 calendar

Famous people born on July 28, 1942:

• John Sattler

  Prominent Australian rugby league player known for his significant contributions to the sport during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Erik van Slooten
• Philippe Chaulet
• Neilia Hunter Biden

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on July 28th

Famous people died on July 28, 1942:

• Flinders Petrie

  British archaeologist, known as "father of egyptian archaeology", an eccentric workaholic.

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on July 28th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 28, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 28, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 28, 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 July 28, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 07:52 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 July 28, 1942

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Someone born on July 28, 1942 is:

82 years 9 months old,

or 993 months and 15 days old,

or 4320 weeks

or 30240 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1942?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 28, 1942.

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