What happened on Sunday August 29, 1943?

About August 29th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, Denmark deliberately sank its own naval vessels to prevent them from falling into German hands, demonstrating an act of resistance against Nazi occupation.
  • Day of the week: August 29th, 1943 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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August 29, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 1943:

  • Denmark Scuttles Navy to Prevent German Capture During World War II, Denmark deliberately sank its own naval vessels to prevent them from falling into German hands, demonstrating an act of resistance against Nazi occupation.
  • German Martial Law in Denmark On August 29, 1943, Germans imposed martial law in Denmark, confining King Christian X and the royal family to the palace. The Danish Navy responded by scuttling 34 ships, with 13 vessels successfully escaping to Sweden and only 5 being captured by German forces.

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August 29, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 29, 1943?


August 29, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 241st day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1943 can also be written as 8/29/1943 in the US and as 29/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 29, 1943?


Famous people born on August 29, 1943:

  • Arthur B. McDonald

    Prominent Canadian astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking neutrino research, demonstrating that neutrinos have...

  • Peter von Bagh

    Renowned Finnish film historian, documentary filmmaker, and academic who significantly contributed to Finnish cinema and cultural studies.

  • Dick Halligan

    Founding member of the jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, known for his innovative musical arrangements and keyboard skills.

  • Mohamed Amin

    Influential Kenyan photojournalist who documented African history and was known for his powerful war and humanitarian crisis photography.

  • David Soul

    American actor and singer best known for his role as Detective Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson in the popular 1970s TV series 'Starsky & Hutch'.

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August 29, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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August 29, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 29, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 1943 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 29, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:01 am and setting at 07:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1943.

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How old is someone born on August 29, 1943?


Someone born on August 29, 1943 is:

81 years 7 months old,

or 979 months and 25 days old,

or 4260 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1943?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 29, 1943.

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