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About June 8th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 8, 1940, the Allied evacuation from Narvik, Norway, was completed, marking the end of the Norwegian campaign. The operation, known as Operation Alphabet, involved the withdrawal of British, French, and Polish troops from the harbor of Narvik. The evacuation was prompted by the German invasion of France, which reduced the strategic importance of Scandinavia. The last Allied troops left the Narvik area on June 8, 1940.
- 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 Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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June 08, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 08, 1940:
- Allied evacuation from Narvik completed On June 8, 1940, the Allied evacuation from Narvik, Norway, was completed, marking the end of the Norwegian campaign. The operation, known as Operation Alphabet, involved the withdrawal of British, French, and Polish troops from the harbor of Narvik. The evacuation was prompted by the German invasion of France, which reduced the strategic importance of Scandinavia. The last Allied troops left the Narvik area on June 8, 1940. source: en.wikipedia.org
- German naval attack on British ships in Norway On June 8, 1940, during Operation Juno, German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, along with the heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper and four destroyers, attacked British ships off the coast of Norway. The German force encountered the British aircraft carrier HMS Glorious and her escorts, the destroyers HMS Acasta and HMS Ardent. The German ships sank HMS Glorious and HMS Ardent, and severely damaged HMS Acasta, which later sank. The German battleship Scharnhorst was also damaged by a torpedo from HMS Acasta. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Discovery of neptunium On June 8, 1940, chemist Edwin McMillan and his team discovered neptunium, the first transuranium element, while working at the University of California, Berkeley. This discovery contributed significantly to the field of nuclear chemistry and the understanding of radioactive elements. source: britannica.com
- 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 SinatraNancy Sinatra is an American singer and actress best known for her 1966 hit song 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin'' and her distinctive presence in pop culture during the 1960s. She is the daughter of legendary singer Frank Sinatra. [bio]
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Didi PeregoItalian actress who appeared in several films and television productions during her career.
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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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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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Someone born on June 08, 1940 is:
86 years 1 month old,
or 1033 months and 29 days old,
or 4495 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31470 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1940?
There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 8th 2027.
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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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