What happened on Thursday June 08, 1944?

About June 8th, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: British and US forces successfully linked up near Port-en-Bessin, creating a strategic connection in the Normandy invasion. The US 2nd Ranger Battalion at Pointe du Hoc was relieved by forces from Omaha Beach. In a significant tactical strike, the RAF deployed the massive 12,000-lb 'Tallboy' bomb, destroying a crucial train tunnel in Saumur, France, which disrupted the only north-south rail line in the Loire Valley and significantly impeded German reinforcement efforts.
  • Day of the week: June 8th, 1944 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Anguish directed by Sonny Mallhi

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June 08, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1944:

  • Allied Forces Establish Critical Normandy Corridor British and US forces successfully linked up near Port-en-Bessin, creating a strategic connection in the Normandy invasion. The US 2nd Ranger Battalion at Pointe du Hoc was relieved by forces from Omaha Beach. In a significant tactical strike, the RAF deployed the massive 12,000-lb 'Tallboy' bomb, destroying a crucial train tunnel in Saumur, France, which disrupted the only north-south rail line in the Loire Valley and significantly impeded German reinforcement efforts.
  • SS Panzer Corps Counterattack in Normandy The 1st SS-Panzer Corps launched a counterattack against Allied forces in the Normandy invasion zone, attempting to disrupt the ongoing Allied advance.
  • Allies Secure Port-en-Bessin Allied forces successfully occupied the strategic port of Port-en-Bessin in Normandy, expanding their beachhead and supply lines.
  • Dutch Resistance Fighter Arrested Frans Duwaer, a Dutch Resistance fighter, was arrested by occupying forces, highlighting the ongoing resistance activities against Nazi occupation.

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June 08, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 08, 1944?


June 08, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 160th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1944 can also be written as 6/8/1944 in the US and as 8/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 08, 1944?


Famous people born on June 08, 1944:

  • Boz Scaggs

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  • Don Grady

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June 08, 1944: 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, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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June 08, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 08, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 1944 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, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 08:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1944.

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How old is someone born on June 08, 1944?


Someone born on June 08, 1944 is:

80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 25 days old,

or 4221 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29549 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1944?

There are 36 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, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 08, 1944.

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