What happened today in 1942?

About June 15th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 15, 1942, several critical events unfolded during World War II. The German 21st Panzer Division, under Erwin Rommel's command, advanced to Sidi Rezegh in Libya, marking a strategic moment in the North African Campaign. Simultaneously, British forces strategically withdrew from the Knightsbridge area during the Battle of Gazala, signaling the complex dynamics of the desert warfare. In a diplomatic development, exiled Greek King George II delivered an address to the United States Congress in Washington, seeking support for the Allied cause. Additionally, Operation Harpoon, a crucial maritime supply mission to Malta, concluded with only two of the original six merchant ships successfully completing their perilous journey across the Mediterranean.
  • Day of the week: June 15th, 1942 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Jingle, Jangle, Jingle by Merry Macs
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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