What happened on Wednesday June 02, 1943?

About June 2nd, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Nazi German forces completed the brutal liquidation of the Lwów Ghetto in occupied Poland, forcibly deporting the remaining Jewish residents to the Janowska concentration camp. This tragic event was part of the Holocaust's systematic persecution and murder of Jewish populations.
  • Day of the week: June 2nd, 1943 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about June 2nd, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on June 2nd, 1943.

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June 02, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 02, 1943:

  • Liquidation of Lwów Ghetto The Nazi German forces completed the brutal liquidation of the Lwów Ghetto in occupied Poland, forcibly deporting the remaining Jewish residents to the Janowska concentration camp. This tragic event was part of the Holocaust's systematic persecution and murder of Jewish populations.
  • 99th Pursuit Squadron's First Combat Mission The renowned Tuskegee Airmen's 99th Pursuit Squadron flew its first combat mission over Italy, representing a historic moment for African American military aviators during World War II. This mission was a significant milestone in the fight against racial discrimination in the U.S. military.
  • German Assault on Sebastopol Begins Nazi German forces launched a major offensive against the strategic port city of Sebastopol in the Crimean Peninsula, marking a significant military operation during World War II. This assault was part of the broader German campaign on the Eastern Front against Soviet forces.
  • Actor Leslie Howard Killed by Germans British actor Leslie Howard was tragically killed when German forces shot down his civilian passenger plane over the Bay of Biscay. Howard, known for his roles in 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Pygmalion', was a prominent British film star and was believed to have been targeted due to potential intelligence work.
  • USS PC-565 Sinks German U-boat U-521 In a significant naval engagement during World War II, the USS PC-565 successfully sank the German submarine U-521 in the North Atlantic, northeast of Norfolk, Virginia. The U-boat's captain, Lieutenant Commander Klaus Heinz Bargsten, was the sole survivor of the encounter.

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June 02, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 02, 1943?


June 02, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1943 can also be written as 6/2/1943 in the US and as 2/6/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 02, 1943?


Famous people born on June 02, 1943:

  • Blinky Palermo
  • Frank Shu
  • Crescenzio Sepe
  • José Miguel Insulza

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June 02, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 02, 1943:

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June 02, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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June 02, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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June 02, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 02, 1943 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 1943 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, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:32 am and setting at 08:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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How old is someone born on June 02, 1943?


Someone born on June 02, 1943 is:

81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 17 days old,

or 4272 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29907 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 02, 1943?

There are 44 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, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 02, 1943.

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