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see horoscope and birth chart for June 15, 1940What happened on Saturday June 15, 1940?
About June 15th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: France officially surrenders to Nazi Germany, with German troops occupying Paris. This momentous event marks a devastating turning point in World War II, signaling the fall of a major European power.
- Day of the week: June 15th, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Mortal Storm directed by Frank Borzage
More about June 15th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on June 15th, 1940.
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June 15, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 15, 1940:
- France Surrenders to Nazi Germany France officially surrenders to Nazi Germany, with German troops occupying Paris. This momentous event marks a devastating turning point in World War II, signaling the fall of a major European power.
- Operation Aerial: Allied Evacuation from France Operation Aerial commences, with Allied troops beginning a critical evacuation from France following the German takeover of Paris and most of the French territory. This strategic withdrawal helps preserve Allied military personnel.
- Operation Aerial Evacuation Begins British troops commence evacuation from western French ports under Operation Aerial, facing intense Luftwaffe bombardment. This critical operation aims to save as many Allied troops as possible from imminent German capture.
- Soviet Occupation of Lithuania Soviet forces occupy Lithuania, marking a significant territorial expansion during the early stages of World War II. The Soviet Union forcefully annexes the Baltic state, violating Lithuania's sovereignty and independence.
- Soviet Ultimatum to Lithuania The Soviet Union issues an eight-hour ultimatum to Lithuania, demanding surrender. Soviet troops enter Lithuania and simultaneously attack Latvian border guards, initiating the forceful annexation of the Baltic states.
- Fall of Verdun to German Forces The historic French fortress of Verdun, famous for its pivotal role in World War I, is captured by German forces during the rapid invasion of France in World War II. This event symbolizes the swift collapse of French defenses.
- Calais Falls to German Forces The strategic port city of Calais surrenders to German forces, further consolidating Nazi Germany's control over northern France and the English Channel coastline.
- Italian Air Raid on Luc-en-Provence Thirty-eight Italian Fiat bombers conduct an air raid on Luc-en-Provence, contributing to the broader Axis military operations during the early stages of World War II.
- Food Rationing in Holland The Netherlands implements bread and flour rationing, reflecting the economic pressures and resource scarcity caused by the ongoing World War II.
June 15, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 15, 1940?
June 15, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 167th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 15, 1940 can also be written as 6/15/1940 in the US and as 15/6/1940 in UK and Europe.
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June 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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 15, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 15, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 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 15, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 02:56 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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Your place in the Universe on June 15, 1940
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How old is someone born on June 15, 1940?
Someone born on June 15, 1940 is:
84 years 10 months old,
or 1018 months and 29 days old,
or 4430 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31014 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 1940?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 15, 1940.
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