What happened on Sunday June 15, 1941?

About June 15th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: The British launched Operation Battleaxe, a strategic military offensive aimed at clearing eastern Cyrenaica of German and Italian Axis forces during World War II. The operation's primary objective was to lift the Siege of Tobruk and relieve the Allied troops under pressure in the region.
  • Day of the week: June 15th, 1941 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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June 15, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 15, 1941:

  • Operation Battleaxe in North Africa The British launched Operation Battleaxe, a strategic military offensive aimed at clearing eastern Cyrenaica of German and Italian Axis forces during World War II. The operation's primary objective was to lift the Siege of Tobruk and relieve the Allied troops under pressure in the region.
  • Battle of Kissoué in Syria The Battle of Kissoué began in Syria during World War II, representing a significant engagement in the Syria-Lebanon Campaign between Allied and Vichy French forces.
  • Birth of Notable Artists Two significant cultural figures were born: Neal Adams, a renowned comic book artist known for his influential work in the comic industry, and Harry Nilsson, a celebrated singer-songwriter with a distinctive musical style.
  • Death of Evelyn Underhill Evelyn Underhill, a prominent English Anglo-Catholic writer, mystic, and pacifist, passed away. She was known for her significant contributions to spiritual literature and her advocacy for peace.

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June 15, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 15, 1941?


June 15, 1941 was a Sunday and it was the 166th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1941 can also be written as 6/15/1941 in the US and as 15/6/1941 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1941 in June 1941 calendar

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Who was born on June 15, 1941?


Famous people born on June 15, 1941:

  • Harry Nilsson

    Influential American singer-songwriter known for his unique vocal style and memorable hits like 'Everybody's Talkin'' and 'Without You'.

  • Neal Adams

    Legendary comic book artist who revolutionized the visual storytelling of Batman and X-Men.

  • Essy Persson

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June 15, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 15, 1941:

  • Evelyn Underhill

    Evelyn Underhill was an English writer and pacifist, best known for her works on mysticism and spirituality.

  • Otfrid Foerster

    German neurologist and physician (b. 1873).

  • Jarvis Hunt

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June 15, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

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June 15, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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June 15, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 15, 1941 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 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 15, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:20 am and setting at 12:55 pm.

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 15, 1941?


Someone born on June 15, 1941 is:

83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 18 days old,

or 4376 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30638 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 1941?

There are 43 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, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 15, 1941.

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