Monday August 24, 1942: on this day

August 24, 1942 was the 236th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 24, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 24, 1942, who was born and died on August 24, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Glass Key, directed by Stuart Heisler), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1942?


August 24, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 236th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1942 can also be written as 8/24/1942 in the US and as 24/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

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August 24, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1942:

  • Sea battle off eastern solomon islands
  • World war ii: the battle of the eastern solomons. japanese aircraft carrier ryujo is sunk and us carrier uss enterprise heavily damaged.
  • World war ii: the battle of the eastern solomons. japanese aircraft carrier ryūjō is sunk, with the loss of seven officers and 113 crewmen. the us carrier uss  is heavily damaged.

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August 24, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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 24, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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August 24, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 05:29 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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Who was born on August 24, 1942?


Famous people born on August 24, 1942:

  • Karen Uhlenbeck

    Karen Uhlenbeck is an American mathematician known for her work in geometric analysis and gauge theory.

  • Skip Humphrey

    American politician who served as the Attorney General of Minnesota.

  • Max Cleland

    American captain and politician (d. 2021).

  • Jimmy Soul

    American pop-soul singer (d. 1988).

  • Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck

    Mathemetician / educator.

  • Howard Jacobson

    British columnist for newspapers and novelist.

  • Joe Chambers

    Los angeles, california -- rock guitarist/vocalist (chambers brothers).

  • Patricia McBride

    Dancer.

  • Peter Gummer

    English businessman baron chadlington.

  • Barthélemy Adoukonou
  • Patty Kempner
  • Ernst-Joachim Küppers
  • Egon Madsen
  • Abdollah Saedi
  • Jurij Sevidov
  • Eraldo Bocci
  • Gero Caldarelli

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 7 months old,

or 979 months and 30 days old,

or 4261 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29828 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1942?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 24, 1942.

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August 24, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1942:

  • Silvano Abba
  • Alberto Litta Modignani
  • Aldo Chiarini
  • Miran Jarc
  • Anita Cantieri

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Muriel Siebert

    Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1942:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday

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August 24, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Glass Key

The Glass Key

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Brian Donlevy, Bonita Granville

Country: United States of America

Across the Pacific

Across the Pacific

Release year: 1942

Directed by: John Huston, Vincent Sherman

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Charles Halton

Country: United States of America

Orchestra Wives

Orchestra Wives

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Archie Mayo

Starring: George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, Glenn Miller, Glenn Miller and His Orchestra

The Goose Steps Out

The Goose Steps Out

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Basil Dearden, Will Hay

Starring: Will Hay, Charles Hawtrey, Peter Croft, Barry Morse

Counter-Espionage

Counter-Espionage

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Warren William, Eric Blore, Hillary Brooke, Thurston Hall

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1942?

On August 24, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1942?

On August 24, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1942?

On August 24, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for August 1942?

August 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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