What happened on Sunday June 09, 1940?

Here's what happened on June 09, 1940:

• German Offensive in Aisne Sector Army Group A, under Gerd von Rundstedt, launches a massive attack along a 100-mile front in the Aisne sector, establishing multiple bridgeheads and advancing rapidly.
• Italy Enters World War II Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom, expanding the scope of World War II in Europe and aligning with Nazi Germany.
• Rommel's Panzer Division Advances Erwin Rommel's 7th Panzer Division pushes back the French 10th Army Corps and British 51st Highland Division to the sea at Saint-Valery-en-Caux, demonstrating the German military's superior tactics.
• German Invasion of Norway Concludes Norway falls to German forces, with King Haakon VI forced to flee to London, England, marking a significant moment in the early stages of World War II.
• Italian Invasion of France Begins The Italian invasion of France commences, with initial fighting limited to skirmishes as both sides are deployed in defensive positions along the Franco-Italian border.
• Roosevelt Condemns Mussolini President Roosevelt delivers a powerful speech denouncing Mussolini's aggression, stating that military victories for the 'gods of force and hate' threaten global democracy.
• French Government Evacuates Paris As German forces advance, the French government flees to Tours, signaling the imminent fall of France during World War II.
• Operation Cycle Begins The evacuation of Allied troops from Le Havre, known as Operation Cycle, commences, marking another critical moment in the early stages of World War II.
• British Commandos Established During World War II, the British Commandos are officially created, a special forces unit that would play a crucial role in unconventional warfare.
• Marcus Garvey Dies Pan-Africanist leader Marcus Mosiah Garvey passes away from a stroke, leaving behind a significant legacy in Black nationalism and civil rights.
• 7th Panzer Division Reaches Dalles The 7th Panzer Division advances to Dalles near Dieppe, continuing its rapid progression through French territory.
• Belgium Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Italy In response to Italy's entry into World War II, Belgium breaks off diplomatic relations with Italy.
• 44th US Golf Open Championship Lawson Little wins the 44th US Golf Open, shooting a 287 at Canterbury Golf Club in Ohio.

Events in 1940

June 09, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 09, 1940

Newspapers from Jun. 09, 1940

June 09, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 161st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 09, 1940 can also be written as 6/9/1940 in the US and as 9/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 09, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

Famous people born on June 09, 1940:

• Dick Vitale

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Famous people born in 1940

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 9th is Gemini.

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June 09, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 09, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 09, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 09, 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 09, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 11:14 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 09, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 5 days old,

or 4431 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31020 days old,

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There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 09, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 09, 1940.

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