What happened on Friday July 31, 1942?

About July 31st, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: German SS systematically murdered approximately 1,000 Jewish civilians in Minsk, Belorussia, as part of the Holocaust's ongoing genocide during World War II.
  • Day of the week: July 31st, 1942 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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July 31, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 31, 1942:

  • Nazi SS Mass Murder in Minsk German SS systematically murdered approximately 1,000 Jewish civilians in Minsk, Belorussia, as part of the Holocaust's ongoing genocide during World War II.
  • Fall of Sevastopol The Siege of Sevastopol concludes after eight months with a decisive Axis victory, marking the end of organized Soviet resistance in the Crimean Peninsula during World War II.
  • Devastating Month for Allied Shipping German U-boats inflicted severe maritime losses during July 1942, sinking 96 Allied ships totaling approximately 476,000 tons, significantly disrupting maritime supply lines during World War II.
  • OXFAM Foundation The Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (OXFAM) is established, marking the beginning of a globally significant humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and providing emergency aid.

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July 31, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 31, 1942?


July 31, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 212th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1942 can also be written as 7/31/1942 in the US and as 31/7/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 31, 1942?


Famous people born on July 31, 1942:

  • James Douglas-Hamilton

    Scottish Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West and held significant roles within the Conservative...

  • Juan Mari Arzak
  • Modibo Keïta

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July 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 31, 1942:

  • Francis Younghusband

    British army officer, explorer and spiritual writer (b. 1863).

  • Maria Anna di Braganza

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July 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 31, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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July 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 31, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 10:10 pm and setting at 11:10 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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How old is someone born on July 31, 1942?


Someone born on July 31, 1942 is:

82 years 9 months old,

or 993 months and 14 days old,

or 4319 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30238 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1942?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 31, 1942.

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