What happened on Tuesday June 08, 1943?

About June 8th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, the Japanese battleship Mutsu suffered a catastrophic magazine explosion while anchored in Hashirajima anchorage. The devastating incident occurred on a hot summer day, resulting in the immediate loss of 1,121 crew members out of 1,474 personnel on board. The explosion was likely caused by unstable ammunition or internal technical failure, marking one of the most tragic naval accidents of the war.
  • Day of the week: June 8th, 1943 was a Tuesday
  • 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 08, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1943:

  • Destruction of Japanese Battleship Mutsu During World War II, the Japanese battleship Mutsu suffered a catastrophic magazine explosion while anchored in Hashirajima anchorage. The devastating incident occurred on a hot summer day, resulting in the immediate loss of 1,121 crew members out of 1,474 personnel on board. The explosion was likely caused by unstable ammunition or internal technical failure, marking one of the most tragic naval accidents of the war.
  • Battle of Porta Begins On June 8, 1943, the Battle of Porta commenced, involving combat between the Royal Italian Army and the Greek People's Liberation Army. This engagement was part of the broader resistance and conflict during World War II in the Balkan region, highlighting the complex guerrilla warfare and resistance movements against Axis occupation.

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June 08, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 08, 1943?


June 08, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 159th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1943 can also be written as 6/8/1943 in the US and as 8/6/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 08, 1943?


Famous people born on June 08, 1943:

  • William Calley

    American military lieutenant infamous for his role in the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, where he was convicted of killing 22...

  • Willie Davenport

    Olympic gold medal-winning hurdler who competed in five Olympic Games, tragically dying in 2002 while changing planes in Chicago at age 59.

  • Nikki Giovanni

    Renowned African American poet, writer, and activist known for her significant contributions to the Black Arts Movement and contemporary...

  • Colin Baker

    British actor best known for playing the Sixth Doctor in the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who, and for his role in 'Swallows and...

  • François Rouan

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June 08, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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June 08, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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June 08, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 08, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 08, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 12:31 am.

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 08, 1943?


Someone born on June 08, 1943 is:

81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 11 days old,

or 4271 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29901 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1943?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 08, 1943.

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