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see horoscope and birth chart for June 08, 1940What happened on Saturday June 08, 1940?
About June 8th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Operation Alphabet concluded with the final withdrawal of British and French forces from Narvik, Norway, marking the end of the Norwegian Campaign during World War II. This strategic retreat signaled the conclusion of Allied military operations in the region.
- Day of the week: June 8th, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Mortal Storm directed by Frank Borzage
More about June 8th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on June 8th, 1940.
June 08, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 08, 1940:
- Allied Evacuation from Narvik Operation Alphabet concluded with the final withdrawal of British and French forces from Narvik, Norway, marking the end of the Norwegian Campaign during World War II. This strategic retreat signaled the conclusion of Allied military operations in the region.
- German Naval Attack on British Ships in Norway During World War II, German battlecruisers Gneisenau and Scharnhorst launched a devastating naval assault, sinking the British aircraft carrier Glorious and its accompanying destroyers Ardent and Acasta. The attack resulted in a catastrophic loss of life, with 1,537 British sailors killed across the three ships.
- Discovery of Neptunium Scientists Edwin McMillan and Philip Adelson at the University of California, Berkeley, announced the groundbreaking discovery of neptunium (Np), the 93rd element in the periodic table. This milestone significantly advanced our understanding of transuranic elements and nuclear chemistry.
- Bald Eagle Protection Act The United States government passed the Bald Eagle Protection Act, a landmark conservation law that prohibits the taking, possession, and commercial trade of bald and golden eagles, marking a crucial step in protecting these iconic national symbols.
- 72nd Belmont Stakes Horse Race Fred A. Smith rode Bimelech to victory in the 72nd Belmont Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:29.6.
June 08, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 08, 1940?
June 08, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 160th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 08, 1940 can also be written as 6/8/1940 in the US and as 8/6/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 08, 1940?
Famous people born on June 08, 1940:
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Nancy SinatraRenowned American singer and daughter of Frank Sinatra, famous for her iconic hit 'These Boots Are Made for Walking'.
- Didi Perego
Italian actress who appeared in several films and television productions during her career.
- Sergio Staino
June 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th 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 08, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 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 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 08, 1940 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 08, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:02 am and setting at 10:32 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 08, 1940
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Someone born on June 08, 1940 is:
84 years 11 months old,
or 1019 months and 6 days old,
or 4431 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31021 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1940?
There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 08, 1940.
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