What happened on Wednesday June 10, 1942?

About June 10th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 10, 1942, German troops systematically destroyed the village of Lidice in Czechoslovakia as a brutal act of retribution for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking SS official. The Nazi forces executed a horrific plan of total annihilation: all men were killed, women were sent to internment camps, and children were forcibly removed to be 're-educated' in German families. The entire village was burned to the ground, with 400 graves desecrated and new roads constructed over the razed settlement.
  • Day of the week: June 10th, 1942 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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June 10, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 10, 1942:

  • Lidice Massacre: Nazi Atrocity in Czechoslovakia On June 10, 1942, German troops systematically destroyed the village of Lidice in Czechoslovakia as a brutal act of retribution for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking SS official. The Nazi forces executed a horrific plan of total annihilation: all men were killed, women were sent to internment camps, and children were forcibly removed to be 're-educated' in German families. The entire village was burned to the ground, with 400 graves desecrated and new roads constructed over the razed settlement.

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June 10, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 10, 1942?


June 10, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 161st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 10, 1942 can also be written as 6/10/1942 in the US and as 10/6/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 10, 1942?


Famous people born on June 10, 1942:

  • Chantal Goya

    French singer, actress, and children's entertainer known for her musical performances and children's shows.

  • Preston Manning

    Canadian politician and founder of the Reform Party of Canada, who played a significant role in shaping conservative politics in Canada.

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June 10, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 10th is Gemini.

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June 10, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 10, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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June 10, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 10, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 10, 1942 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 10, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 06:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1942.

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How old is someone born on June 10, 1942?


Someone born on June 10, 1942 is:

82 years 11 months old,

or 995 months and 4 days old,

or 4327 weeks

or 30289 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 10, 1942?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 10, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 10, 1942.

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