What happened on Tuesday June 13, 1944?

Here's what happened on June 13, 1944:

• First V1 Flying Bomb Attack on England Nazi Germany initiated its V1 Flying Bomb offensive against England, launching eleven bombs with only four successfully striking their intended targets. This marked the beginning of a new phase of aerial bombardment during World War II.
• Battle of Villers-Bocage: Michael Wittmann's Legendary Tank Ambush During World War II, German tank ace Michael Wittmann executed a remarkable ambush of British 7th Armoured Division elements near Villers-Bocage. Using a Tiger I tank, Wittmann destroyed up to fourteen tanks, fifteen personnel carriers, and two anti-tank guns in a stunning display of armored warfare tactics.
• German Counterattack near Carentan In a significant World War II engagement, German combat units, reinforced by the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division, launched a strategic counterattack against American forces near the strategic town of Carentan during the Normandy invasion.
• RAF Bomber Command Raid on Le Havre The RAF Bomber Command conducted a significant daylight bombing raid on Le Havre, deploying 221 aircraft. This was their first such raid since May 1943, demonstrating the Allied air superiority during the Normandy campaign.

Events in 1944

June 13, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 13, 1944

Newspapers from Jun. 13, 1944

June 13, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 165th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1944 can also be written as 6/13/1944 in the US and as 13/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 13, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

Famous people born on June 13, 1944:

• Ban Ki-moon

  Prominent South Korean diplomat who served as the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations from 2007 to 2016, known for his global...

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on June 13th

Famous people died on June 13, 1944:

• Aubert Frère
• Henri Ghéon

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on June 13th

June 13, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 1944 was Behind Those Swinging Doors by Spike Jones, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Spike Jones - Behind Those Swinging Doors
2. Jerry Jerome - Arsenic And Old Lace
3. Andrews Sisters - Straighten Up And Fly Right
4. Hoosier Hot Shots - She Broke My Heart In Three Places

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th 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 13, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 13, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 13, 1944 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 13, 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 13, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 01:55 pm.

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

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Someone born on June 13, 1944 is:

80 years 11 months old,

or 971 months and 11 days old,

or 4223 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29565 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 13, 1944?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 13, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 13, 1944.

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