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see horoscope and birth chart for June 04, 1940What happened on Tuesday June 04, 1940?
About June 4th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: The massive evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, France, across the English Channel ends. A total of 338,000 men were successfully rescued, including 120,000 French soldiers, using 860 vessels. During the operation, the German Luftwaffe inflicted significant losses, sinking six British destroyers, eight transport ships, and over 200 small craft. This remarkable maritime operation saved a substantial portion of British and French forces from potential capture.
- Day of the week: June 4th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Mortal Storm directed by Frank Borzage
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June 04, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 04, 1940:
- Dunkirk Evacuation Concludes The massive evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, France, across the English Channel ends. A total of 338,000 men were successfully rescued, including 120,000 French soldiers, using 860 vessels. During the operation, the German Luftwaffe inflicted significant losses, sinking six British destroyers, eight transport ships, and over 200 small craft. This remarkable maritime operation saved a substantial portion of British and French forces from potential capture.
- Churchill's Iconic 'We Shall Fight' Speech British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivers his legendary and inspirational speech to Parliament, declaring the nation's unwavering resolve to resist Nazi aggression. The speech, famously stating "We shall fight on the beaches... we shall never surrender," became a pivotal moment of British resilience during World War II, rallying national morale during one of the most challenging periods in British history.
- German Forces Occupy Paris German military forces enter Paris, marking a significant moment in the early stages of World War II. The fall of Paris symbolized the rapid German advance and the overwhelming military might of the Nazi war machine, sending shockwaves through Allied nations.
- First Night Game at Forbes Field Historic baseball game at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, where the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Bees 14-2 in the first night game played at the venue. This event marked a significant milestone in baseball's transition to night-time entertainment.
June 04, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 04, 1940?
June 04, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 156th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 04, 1940 can also be written as 6/4/1940 in the US and as 4/6/1940 in UK and Europe.
June 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 04, 1940:
- Luigi Gainotti
- Pasquale Libertini
- Enrique Mosconi
June 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 4th 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 04, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 04, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 04, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 04, 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 04, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 07:59 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 04, 1940?
Someone born on June 04, 1940 is:
84 years 10 months old,
or 1018 months and 19 days old,
or 4429 weeks and 1 day old,
or 31004 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 04, 1940?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 4th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 04, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 04, 1940.
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