What happened on Monday June 03, 1940?

About June 3rd, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Dunkirk ended with a decisive German victory, forcing Allied forces into a full retreat. This battle was a critical moment in the early stages of World War II, demonstrating the German military's strategic and tactical superiority.
  • Day of the week: June 3rd, 1940 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Mortal Storm directed by Frank Borzage

More about June 3rd, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on June 3rd, 1940.

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June 03, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 03, 1940:

  • Battle of Dunkirk Concludes with German Victory The Battle of Dunkirk ended with a decisive German victory, forcing Allied forces into a full retreat. This battle was a critical moment in the early stages of World War II, demonstrating the German military's strategic and tactical superiority.
  • Luftwaffe Bombs Paris during World War II On June 3, 1940, the German Luftwaffe conducted an aerial bombing raid on Paris, marking a significant moment in the early stages of World War II's Western Front. The bombing demonstrated the German military's air superiority and psychological warfare tactics.
  • Luftwaffe Bombing of Paris Casualties German aerial bombing of Paris resulted in 45 civilian casualties, highlighting the brutal impact of aerial warfare on urban populations during World War II.
  • Madagascar as Proposed Jewish Homeland Franz Rademacher proposed Madagascar as a potential Jewish homeland, revisiting an idea originally considered by 19th-century journalist Theodor Herzl. This proposal was part of the complex geopolitical discussions surrounding Jewish migration and territorial solutions during World War II.
  • Allied Evacuation of Narvik The Allies began evacuating Narvik, a strategic Norwegian port, as part of their broader military withdrawal strategy during the early stages of World War II.

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June 03, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 03, 1940?


June 03, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 155th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 03, 1940 can also be written as 6/3/1940 in the US and as 3/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 03, 1940?


Famous people born on June 03, 1940:

  • Aimé Kergueris

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June 03, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 03, 1940:

  • Otto Neururer

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June 03, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 3rd is Gemini.

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June 03, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 03, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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June 03, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 03, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 03, 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 03, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 07:02 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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How old is someone born on June 03, 1940?


Someone born on June 03, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 11 days old,

or 4432 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31026 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 03, 1940?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 03, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 03, 1940.

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