What happened on Wednesday June 11, 1941?

About June 11th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Royal Air Force initiated a strategic bombing campaign against the Ruhr and Rhineland industrial regions, launching the first of 20 consecutive nights of aerial bombardment, targeting Germany's critical manufacturing infrastructure.
  • Day of the week: June 11th, 1941 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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June 11, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 11, 1941:

  • RAF Begins Sustained Bombing of German Industrial Regions The Royal Air Force initiated a strategic bombing campaign against the Ruhr and Rhineland industrial regions, launching the first of 20 consecutive nights of aerial bombardment, targeting Germany's critical manufacturing infrastructure.
  • Nazi Persecution of Jews in Amsterdam The second major raid targeting the Jewish population of Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation, representing a continued escalation of anti-Semitic violence and systematic persecution.
  • Vichy French Air Attack on Tel Aviv Vichy French aircraft conducted a bombing raid on Tel Aviv, resulting in the tragic death of 20 Jewish civilians during World War II, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions of the period.
  • US Diplomatic Warning to Portugal The United States issued a diplomatic note to Portugal, asserting its right to take defensive actions if the strategically important Azores and Cape Verde Islands were threatened by hostile powers, demonstrating growing US global strategic positioning.
  • German Submarine U-130 Commissioned The German Navy commissioned submarine U-130, expanding its naval warfare capabilities during World War II, which would play a significant role in maritime combat operations.

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June 11, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 11, 1941?


June 11, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1941 can also be written as 6/11/1941 in the US and as 11/6/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 11, 1941?


Famous people born on June 11, 1941:

  • Philip Caputo

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and author, best known for his Vietnam War memoir 'A Rumor of War' and his subsequent novels...

  • Salvatore Settis

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June 11, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 11, 1941:

  • Daniel Carter Beard

    American author and illustrator, founded the boy scouts of america (b. 1850).

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June 11, 1941: 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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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 11, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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June 11, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 11, 1941 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 1941 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, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:31 pm and setting at 08:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1941.

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How old is someone born on June 11, 1941?


Someone born on June 11, 1941 is:

83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 22 days old,

or 4377 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30642 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1941?

There are 39 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, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 11, 1941.

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