What happened on Wednesday June 03, 1942?

About June 3rd, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Midway began with a critical American intelligence advantage. U.S. Navy codebreakers had deciphered Japanese attack plans in advance, allowing them to prepare an ambush that would ultimately thwart Japanese attempts to dominate the Pacific.
  • Day of the week: June 3rd, 1942 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

More about June 3rd, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on June 3rd, 1942.

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June 03, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 03, 1942:

  • Battle of Midway: Strategic American Intelligence Victory The Battle of Midway began with a critical American intelligence advantage. U.S. Navy codebreakers had deciphered Japanese attack plans in advance, allowing them to prepare an ambush that would ultimately thwart Japanese attempts to dominate the Pacific.
  • Battle of Midway Island Begins A pivotal naval battle of World War II commenced, which would become a turning point in the Pacific Theater, with significant implications for the course of the war between the United States and Japan.
  • Japan Launches Aleutian Islands Campaign During World War II, Japan initiated the Aleutian Islands Campaign by bombing Unalaska Island, marking a strategic attempt to expand its Pacific theater operations and potentially threaten the North American continent.
  • Dutch Harbor Attack During Aleutian Campaign As part of the Aleutian Islands Campaign, the American passenger ship Northwestern was bombed and sunk at Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base and Fort Mears on Amaknak Island, Alaska, marking a significant moment in the North Pacific theater.
  • German Submarine Commissioning Two German submarines, U-413 and U-521, were officially commissioned into the German naval forces, expanding the submarine fleet during World War II.
  • British Commandos Raid German Radar Site British Commandos conducted Operation Bristle, an overnight raid targeting a German radar installation at Plage-Ste-Cecile in France, demonstrating the strategic importance of disrupting enemy communication infrastructure.
  • Australian Ore Carrier Sunk by Japanese Submarine The Australian ore carrier Iron Chieftain was torpedoed and sunk in the Tasman Sea by the Japanese submarine I-24, highlighting the widespread maritime warfare during World War II.
  • Curtis Mayfield Born Curtis Mayfield, a legendary American songwriter and musician who would later become a pivotal figure in soul, funk, and social commentary music, was born. He would pass away in 1999, leaving an indelible mark on American music.

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June 03, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 03, 1942?


June 03, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 154th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 03, 1942 can also be written as 6/3/1942 in the US and as 3/6/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 03, 1942?


Famous people born on June 03, 1942:

  • Curtis Mayfield
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    Curtis Mayfield was a pioneering soul and funk musician who significantly influenced social justice music during the civil rights era.

  • Chris Griscom

    Chris Griscom is a spiritual teacher and author who founded the Nizhoni Light Institute in New Mexico.

  • Anita Harris

    Anita Harris is an English entertainer known for her work in music, television, and stage performances during the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Jean-Louis Bertuccelli

    Jean-Louis Bertuccelli was a French film director and screenwriter who contributed to the French cinema landscape in the late 20th century.

  • Philippe Nogrix
  • Ronald L. Numbers

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June 03, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 03, 1942:

  • Ormi Hawley

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June 03, 1942: 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, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 03, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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June 03, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 03, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 03, 1942 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, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:44 pm and setting at 11:24 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1942.

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How old is someone born on June 03, 1942?


Someone born on June 03, 1942 is:

83 years and 3 days old,

or 996 months and 3 days old,

or 4331 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30319 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 03, 1942?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 03, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 03, 1942.

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