What happened on Wednesday June 05, 1940?

Here's what happened on June 05, 1940:

• German Offensive in Battle of France - Operation Fall Rot During World War II, the Germans renewed their offensive against the remaining French divisions south of the River Somme in Operation Fall Rot ("Case Red"). This strategic military action represented a critical phase of the German invasion of France, targeting the weakened French defensive positions.
• German Offensive Against France - Detailed Account The German offensive was launched at 4:00 am on the western stretch between Laon and the Channel, utilizing a devastating combination of dive-bomber attacks and a powerful mechanized and armored troop thrust. This coordinated assault marked a pivotal moment in the early stages of World War II's Western Front.
• Charles de Gaulle Becomes Minister of Defense General Charles de Gaulle was appointed as Minister of Defense, a crucial leadership role during the critical period of France's defense against the German invasion. This appointment would later prove significant in the French Resistance movement.
• First Synthetic Rubber Tire Exhibited In Akron, Ohio, the first synthetic rubber tire was publicly exhibited, representing a significant technological innovation in response to potential rubber supply disruptions during World War II.
• American Negro Theater Established The American Negro Theater was organized, marking an important moment in African American cultural and artistic representation during the segregation era.
• Netherlands Petroleum Rationing The Netherlands implemented petroleum rationing, likely in response to the growing tensions and resource constraints of World War II.

Events in 1940

June 05, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 05, 1940

Newspapers from Jun. 05, 1940

June 05, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 157th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 1940 can also be written as 6/5/1940 in the US and as 5/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 05, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

Famous people born on June 05, 1940:

• David Brudnoy

  Prominent American conservative talk-show host renowned for his intellectual and balanced approach to discussing complex issues.

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on June 5th

Famous people died on June 05, 1940:

• Arthur Southern

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on June 5th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th 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 05, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 05, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 05, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 05, 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 05, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:19 am and setting at 08:54 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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Your place in the Universe on June 05, 1940

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Someone born on June 05, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 9 days old,

or 4432 weeks

or 31024 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 05, 1940?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 05, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 05, 1940.

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