What happened on Friday June 14, 1940?

About June 14th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Seven hundred and twenty-eight Polish political prisoners from Tarnów became the first inmates of the Auschwitz concentration camp, marking the beginning of one of the most notorious sites of human suffering during the Holocaust.
  • Day of the week: June 14th, 1940 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Mortal Storm directed by Frank Borzage

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June 14, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 14, 1940:

  • First Inmates Arrive at Auschwitz Seven hundred and twenty-eight Polish political prisoners from Tarnów became the first inmates of the Auschwitz concentration camp, marking the beginning of one of the most notorious sites of human suffering during the Holocaust.
  • German Occupation of Paris German forces entered and occupied Paris, a pivotal moment in World War II that symbolized France's defeat and marked a dramatic turning point in the European theater of war.
  • Soviet Ultimatum to Baltic States Soviet Premier Josef Stalin delivered a forceful diplomatic ultimatum to Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, demanding significant territorial concessions and effectively threatening their sovereignty during the early stages of World War II.
  • US Naval Expansion Act Signed President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Naval Expansion Act, authorizing a substantial 11% increase in the United States Navy's total tonnage, signaling America's strategic military preparedness during the escalating global conflict.
  • Spain Occupies Tangier Taking advantage of France's vulnerability during the German invasion, Francoist Spain seized control of the international zone in Tangier, expanding its territorial influence.
  • French Navy Bombards Genoa The French Navy's 3rd Squadron conducted a bombardment of Genoa, resulting in 9 civilian casualties and light overall damage, reflecting the chaotic military actions of the period.

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June 14, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 14, 1940?


June 14, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 166th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 14, 1940 can also be written as 6/14/1940 in the US and as 14/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 14, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

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Who was born on June 14, 1940?


Famous people born on June 14, 1940:

  • Francesco Guccini

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  • Zubaida Tharwat
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June 14, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 14, 1940:

  • Augusto De Martino
  • William Edmund Harper
  • Lin Jianzhang

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June 14, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 14th is Gemini.

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June 14, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 14, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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June 14, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 14, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 14, 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 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 02:17 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 14, 1940?


Someone born on June 14, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months

or 4430 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31015 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 14, 1940?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 14, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 14, 1940.

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