What happened this day in history August 7, 1942

What are the important events that happened on August 7, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 7, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 7, 1942 is the 219th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 146 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 25, 1942 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectadecaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,399.70. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac 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 this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 7, 1942 Historical Events

  • 1942
    World War II: the Battle of Guadalcanal begins – United States Marines initiate the first American offensive of the war with landings on Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands.

Who were born on August 7, 1942?

  • 1942
    B.J. Thomas, American singer
  • 1942
    Caetano Veloso, Brazilian musician
  • 1942
    Carlos Monzón, Argentine boxer
  • 1942
    Garrison Keillor, American writer and radio host
  • 1942
    Tobin Bell, American actor

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