What happened on Tuesday June 11, 1940?

About June 11th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Italy officially declared war on the Allied powers on June 11, 1940, simultaneously launching military operations including air raids on Malta, signaling its active participation in World War II.
  • Day of the week: June 11th, 1940 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Mortal Storm directed by Frank Borzage

More about June 11th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on June 11th, 1940.

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June 11, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 11, 1940:

  • Italy Enters World War II Italy officially declared war on the Allied powers on June 11, 1940, simultaneously launching military operations including air raids on Malta, signaling its active participation in World War II.
  • Italian Air Force Attacks Malta during World War II On June 11, 1940, the Italian Air Force launched its first strategic aerial attack on the strategically important island of Malta, marking the beginning of a significant military campaign in the Mediterranean theater of World War II.
  • Churchill's Strategic Movement British Prime Minister Winston Churchill traveled to Orleans, France, likely in response to the rapidly evolving military situation in Europe during the early stages of World War II.

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June 11, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 11, 1940?


June 11, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1940 can also be written as 6/11/1940 in the US and as 11/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 11, 1940?


Famous people born on June 11, 1940:

  • Jean-Pierre Arthur Bernard

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June 11, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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June 11, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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June 11, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 11, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 11, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:20 am and setting at 12:30 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.

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How old is someone born on June 11, 1940?


Someone born on June 11, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 3 days old,

or 4431 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31018 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1940?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 11, 1940.

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