What happened on Tuesday July 29, 1941?

About July 29th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 29, 1941, during World War II, the British Royal Navy decisively engaged and defeated an Italian naval fleet off the coast of southern Greece in the Mediterranean Sea. This significant naval battle demonstrated the Royal Navy's superior maritime tactics and technological capabilities. British forces, led by Admiral Andrew Cunningham, used radar technology and strategic positioning to outmaneuver and inflict substantial damage on the Italian fleet, effectively disrupting Axis naval operations in the Mediterranean theater.
  • Day of the week: July 29th, 1941 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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July 29, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 29, 1941:

  • Battle of Cape Matapan: British Naval Victory over Italian Fleet On July 29, 1941, during World War II, the British Royal Navy decisively engaged and defeated an Italian naval fleet off the coast of southern Greece in the Mediterranean Sea. This significant naval battle demonstrated the Royal Navy's superior maritime tactics and technological capabilities. British forces, led by Admiral Andrew Cunningham, used radar technology and strategic positioning to outmaneuver and inflict substantial damage on the Italian fleet, effectively disrupting Axis naval operations in the Mediterranean theater.

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July 29, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 29, 1941?


July 29, 1941 was a Tuesday and it was the 210th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1941 can also be written as 7/29/1941 in the US and as 29/7/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 29, 1941?


Famous people born on July 29, 1941:

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    British-American actor known for roles in Star Trek VI and Time Bandits, with a significant career in film and television.

  • Riccardo Muti

    World-renowned Italian conductor and musical director, celebrated for his interpretations of classical music and leadership of prestigious...

  • Peter Cullen

    Legendary voice actor famous for voicing Optimus Prime in Transformers and numerous other iconic animated characters.

  • Gabriella Giorgelli
  • Randall Collins
  • Masoud Kimiai
  • Jennifer Dunn

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July 29, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 29, 1941:

  • Erminia Borghi-Mamo
  • Charles Murray
  • James Stephenson
  • Laurenz Matthias Vincenz

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July 29, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 29, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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July 29, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 29, 1941 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 July 29, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:32 am and setting at 11:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1941.

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How old is someone born on July 29, 1941?


Someone born on July 29, 1941 is:

83 years 9 months old,

or 1005 months and 15 days old,

or 4372 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30605 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1941?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 29, 1941.

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