About August 9, 1942
August 9, 1942 is the 221st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 144 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.
You can browse the full year 1942 calendar in case you need it.
A person born on this day will be 82 years old today. (Assuming this person is still alive and kicking)
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Leo is the sun sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Horse is the mythical animal and Water is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
What Happened On August 9, 1942
- 1942 –Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi is arrested in Bombay by British forces, launching the Quit India Movement.
- 1942 –World War II: Battle of Savo Island – Allied naval forces protecting their amphibious forces during the initial stages of the Battle of Guadalcanal are surprised and defeated by an Imperial Japanese Navy cruiser force.
Who Were Born On August 9, 1942?
- 1942 –David Steinberg, Canadian comedian
- 1942 –Tommie Agee, American baseball player (d. 2001)
Who Died On August 9, 1942?
- 1942 –Edith Stein, German philosopher and nun (executed) (b. 1891)
Uh-oh! This is embarrassing. My apologies, it seems like I know very little about this day. Gotta research some more.
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