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What happened on Sunday August 02, 1942?

About August 2nd, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 2, 1942, the Nazi regime intensified its persecution of Jews in the Netherlands, leading to mass arrests and deportations. This event marked a dark chapter in the Holocaust, as many Dutch Jews were sent to concentration camps.
  • Day of the week: August 2nd, 1942 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle

More about August 2nd, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on August 2nd, 1942.

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August 02, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1942:

  • Dutch Jewish persecution during World War II On August 2, 1942, the Nazi regime intensified its persecution of Jews in the Netherlands, leading to mass arrests and deportations. This event marked a dark chapter in the Holocaust, as many Dutch Jews were sent to concentration camps. source: ushmm.org
  • Birth of Garth Hudson, legendary musician Garth Hudson, a prominent musician known for his work with The Band, was born on August 2, 1942. His contributions to music, particularly in rock and folk genres, have left a lasting impact on the industry. source: biography.com

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August 02, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 02, 1942?


August 02, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1942 can also be written as 8/2/1942 in the US and as 2/8/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 02, 1942?


Famous people born on August 02, 1942:

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel Allende is a Chilean-American writer known for her works blending magical realism with historical fiction. Widely regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary female authors from Latin America, her works have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. [bio]

  • Jerry Garcia
    Jerry Garcia

    Jerry Garcia was the lead guitarist and vocalist of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, a key figure in the counterculture movement of...

  • Roland Agret
    Roland Agret
  • Bob Netolicky
    Bob Netolicky
  • Leo Beenhakker
    Leo Beenhakker
  • Romano Vaccarella
    Romano Vaccarella
  • Vladimír Dzurilla
    Vladimír Dzurilla
  • Louis Falco
    Louis Falco
  • Ilija Pantelić
    Ilija Pantelić

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August 02, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 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 02, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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August 02, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:15 pm and setting at 01:11 pm.

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 August 02, 1942?


Someone born on August 02, 1942 is:

83 years 9 months old,

or 1005 months and 22 days old,

or 4373 weeks

or 30611 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1942?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 02, 1942.

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