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see horoscope and birth chart for August 31, 1942What happened on Monday August 31, 1942?
About August 31st, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: Nazi Germany formally annexed Luxembourg, incorporating the small European nation into the Third Reich and effectively ending its sovereignty during World War II.
- Day of the week: August 31st, 1942 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about August 31st, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on August 31st, 1942.
Table of contents
- August 31, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 31, 1942?
- Who was born on August 31, 1942?
- August 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 31, 1942?
- Back in 1942
August 31, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1942:
- Nazi Annexation of Luxembourg Nazi Germany formally annexed Luxembourg, incorporating the small European nation into the Third Reich and effectively ending its sovereignty during World War II.
- Battle of Alam Halfa: Axis Offensive in North Africa During the North African Campaign of World War II, German and Italian forces launched an assault at Alam Halfa, located in Egypt, as part of their strategic efforts to push back British and Commonwealth troops.
- Significant U-boat Attacks in World War II In August 1942, German U-boats demonstrated their maritime warfare capabilities by sinking 108 ships, significantly disrupting Allied maritime supply lines and trade routes.
- Luxembourg General Strike Against Nazi Conscription Citizens of Luxembourg launched a general strike to protest against forced conscription by Nazi Germany, demonstrating civilian resistance against occupation and compulsory military service.
- Battle of Isurava: Japanese Victory in Papua New Guinea Australian forces conducted a strategic withdrawal under intense Japanese military pressure during the Battle of Isurava, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
August 31, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 31, 1942?
August 31, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1942 can also be written as 8/31/1942 in the US and as 31/8/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 31, 1942?
Famous people born on August 31, 1942:
- Jean-Claude Killy
Legendary French alpine ski racer who won three gold medals at the 1968 Winter Olympics and became a global sports icon.
- Christopher Morgan
American television producer who was nominated for Emmy Awards for the groundbreaking police drama series 'Police Story' in 1975.
- Gérard Pirès
- George Kuchar
- Jean-Michel Ferrand
- Pedro Solbes
- Alfonso Iozzo
- William Tannen
- Daniel Percheron
August 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1942:
- Georg von Bismarck
- Georges Lakhovsky
- Carlo Adamoli
August 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water 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 birthAugust 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1942 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 12:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1942.
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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1942
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Someone born on August 31, 1942 is:
82 years 8 months old,
or 992 months and 4 days old,
or 4313 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30197 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1942?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 31, 1942.
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