What happened on Friday June 02, 1944?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1944:

• Provisional French Government Established On June 2, 1944, the provisional French government was established, signaling an important step in France's liberation and political reorganization during World War II.
• Allied Forces Break Caesar Line near Rome During World War II, Allied forces successfully overran the Caesar C defensive line south of Rome. In response, Adolf Hitler ordered Field Marshal Albert Kesselring to abandon the Italian capital, marking a significant strategic shift in the Italian campaign.
• Allied Commanders Meet in Portsmouth Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and Bernard Montgomery met for a strategic dinner in Portsmouth, likely discussing final preparations for the imminent D-Day invasion.
• Vught Transit Camp Disbands The Judendurchgangslager Vught, a Nazi transit camp in the Netherlands, was disbanded. This camp had been used to temporarily hold Jewish prisoners before deportation to concentration camps.
• Operation Frantic: First Shuttle Raid The first mission of Operation Frantic, known as Frantic-Joe, was launched. This innovative shuttle raid by the 15th Air Force involved bombing targets in Hungary, demonstrating the complex aerial strategies of World War II.
• Secret Negotiations for Romania's War Exit Representatives from the Soviet Union and Romania held a clandestine meeting in Stockholm to discuss Romania's potential withdrawal from World War II, highlighting the complex diplomatic maneuvers of the time.
• Soham Rail Disaster A tragic rail disaster occurred in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, when an ammunition train exploded, resulting in two fatalities. This incident underscored the inherent dangers of wartime logistics and military supply transportation.

Events in 1944

June 02, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1944

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1944

June 02, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 154th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1944 can also be written as 6/2/1944 in the US and as 2/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1944:

• Marvin Hamlisch

  American composer and conductor (d.2012).

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on June 2nd

Famous people died on June 02, 1944:

• Achille Laugé
• Zikmund Schul

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on June 2nd

June 02, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1944 was Amor by Andy Russell, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Andy Russell - Amor
2. King Cole Trio - Straighten Up and Fly Right
3. Mills Brothers - You Always Hurt The One You Love

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

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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, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 1944 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, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 04:06 pm and setting at 03:46 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1944

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Someone born on June 02, 1944 is:

80 years 11 months old,

or 971 months and 22 days old,

or 4225 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29576 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 02, 1944?

There are 10 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, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 02, 1944.

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