What happened on Sunday June 06, 1943?

About June 6th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: The strategic Italian island of Pantelleria was surrendered unconditionally to the Allied forces at 11:40 am local time, following an intense 19-day aerial bombardment. This surrender was a crucial strategic victory, providing the Allies with a critical forward base from which to launch the subsequent invasion of Sicily during World War II.
  • Day of the week: June 6th, 1943 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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June 06, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 06, 1943:

  • Surrender of Pantelleria to Allied Forces The strategic Italian island of Pantelleria was surrendered unconditionally to the Allied forces at 11:40 am local time, following an intense 19-day aerial bombardment. This surrender was a crucial strategic victory, providing the Allies with a critical forward base from which to launch the subsequent invasion of Sicily during World War II.
  • RAF Bombing Raids on German Cities The British Royal Air Force conducted its most significant bombing operation to date, targeting the German cities of Düsseldorf and Münster. Simultaneously, the U.S. 8th Air Force executed a daylight raid on the naval bases of Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven, escalating the aerial campaign against Nazi Germany.
  • Count Fleet Wins Triple Crown The legendary racehorse Count Fleet achieved a remarkable feat by winning the Belmont Stakes, completing the prestigious Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. This victory solidified the horse's place in sporting history as one of the most exceptional racehorses of its era.

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June 06, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 06, 1943?


June 06, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 157th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 1943 can also be written as 6/6/1943 in the US and as 6/6/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 06, 1943?


Famous people born on June 06, 1943:

  • Richard Smalley

    Richard Smalley was a Nobel Prize-winning American chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to nanotechnology and molecular science.

  • Asif Iqbal

    Asif Iqbal was a renowned Pakistani cricketer who played as an all-rounder for the national team during the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Jean-Michel Bertrand

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June 06, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 06, 1943:

  • Karl Landsteiner

    Discovered the blood groups A, B, AB, and O, revolutionizing blood transfusion medicine.

  • Mimì Maggio
  • Emma Turolla
  • Guido Fubini
  • Raffaele Gorjux

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June 06, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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June 06, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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June 06, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 06, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 1943 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, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:35 am and setting at 11:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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How old is someone born on June 06, 1943?


Someone born on June 06, 1943 is:

81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 17 days old,

or 4272 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29907 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 06, 1943?

There are 44 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, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 06, 1943.

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