What happened on Sunday June 02, 1940?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1940:

• German Bombing of Dunkirk Beach During World War II During the Dunkirk evacuation, German forces conducted heavy aerial bombardment of the beach, targeting British and Allied troops attempting to escape from the advancing German army. This bombing was part of the larger Battle of Dunkirk, a critical moment in the early stages of World War II.

Events in 1940

June 02, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1940

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1940

June 02, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 154th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1940 can also be written as 6/2/1940 in the US and as 2/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1940:

• Constantine II of Greece

  Last King of Greece who reigned from 1964 to 1973 before being deposed.

• Christopher Bernau

  American television actor known for his roles in soap operas 'Dark Shadows' and 'Guiding Light'.

• Costantino II di Grecia

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on June 2nd

Famous people died on June 02, 1940:

• Platon Michajlovič Keržencev
• Ladislav Nádaši-Jégé
• Luigi Taccheo

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on June 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 1940 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 June 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:24 am and setting at 06:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1940

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Someone born on June 02, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 12 days old,

or 4432 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31027 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 02, 1940?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 02, 1940.

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