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see horoscope and birth chart for June 06, 1940What happened on Thursday June 06, 1940?
About June 6th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: A critical memorandum was drafted in the German Foreign Office proposing radical measures to address the 'Jewish question', including the controversial plan of mass deportations to Madagascar. This document represents a significant escalation in Nazi persecution, foreshadowing the horrific systematic genocide that would follow during the Holocaust.
- Day of the week: June 6th, 1940 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- Popular movie: The Mortal Storm directed by Frank Borzage
More about June 6th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on June 6th, 1940.
Table of contents
- June 06, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 06, 1940?
- Who was born on June 06, 1940?
- June 06, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- June 06, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 06, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 06, 1940?
- Back in 1940
June 06, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 06, 1940:
- Nazi Escalation of Anti-Jewish Policies A critical memorandum was drafted in the German Foreign Office proposing radical measures to address the 'Jewish question', including the controversial plan of mass deportations to Madagascar. This document represents a significant escalation in Nazi persecution, foreshadowing the horrific systematic genocide that would follow during the Holocaust.
- French Resistance During German Invasion During the early stages of World War II, the French military attempted to halt the German advance at Oisemont, engaging in intense combat with significant casualties on both sides. Simultaneously, the French 6th Army was strategically pushed back by the German 9th Army near the Ailette River, north of Soissons, highlighting the overwhelming German military superiority during the Battle of France.
- Italian Maritime Mobilization On June 6, 1940, the Italian government issued urgent orders to all merchant marine vessels to return immediately to Italian ports. This directive was directly linked to Italy's ongoing military invasion of France, signaling a coordinated military and maritime strategy during the early stages of World War II.
June 06, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 06, 1940?
June 06, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 158th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 06, 1940 can also be written as 6/6/1940 in the US and as 6/6/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 06, 1940?
Famous people born on June 06, 1940:
- Willie John McBride
Legendary Northern Irish rugby player who toured with the British Lions five times, a significant achievement in rugby history.
- Gérard Devouassoux
June 06, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 06, 1940:
- Giuseppe Malladra
- Arthur Zimmermann
- E. E. Clive
June 06, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th 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 06, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 06, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 06, 1940 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 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 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:08 am and setting at 09:45 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 06, 1940
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Someone born on June 06, 1940 is:
84 years 11 months old,
or 1019 months and 8 days old,
or 4431 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31023 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 06, 1940?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 6th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 06, 1940.
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Back in 1940
