What happened on Tuesday June 15, 1943?

About June 15th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, Royal Air Force (RAF) Boston Bombers conducted a strategic aerial assault on Lampedusa, a small Mediterranean island. This operation was part of the Allied campaign to weaken Italian defenses and support the ongoing Mediterranean theater of war. British Mediterranean fleet ships simultaneously bombarded the island's harbor, facilitating subsequent Allied landing operations.
  • Day of the week: June 15th, 1943 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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June 15, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 15, 1943:

  • RAF Bombing of Lampedusa During World War II, Royal Air Force (RAF) Boston Bombers conducted a strategic aerial assault on Lampedusa, a small Mediterranean island. This operation was part of the Allied campaign to weaken Italian defenses and support the ongoing Mediterranean theater of war. British Mediterranean fleet ships simultaneously bombarded the island's harbor, facilitating subsequent Allied landing operations.
  • Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) Founded The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was established as a pivotal civil rights organization dedicated to advancing racial equality through nonviolent direct action and social justice initiatives. This landmark organization would play a crucial role in the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
  • Poul Nyrup Rasmussen Birth Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, a prominent Danish politician who would later serve as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1993 to 2001, was born on this date. He was a key figure in Danish social democratic politics and played a significant role in shaping Denmark's political landscape in the late 20th century.
  • Muff Winwood Born Muff Winwood, a notable British musician, songwriter, and record producer, was born. As a bassist for the Spencer Davis Group and later a successful music industry professional, Winwood would contribute significantly to the British music scene of the 1960s.

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June 15, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 15, 1943?


June 15, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 166th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1943 can also be written as 6/15/1943 in the US and as 15/6/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 15, 1943?


Famous people born on June 15, 1943:

  • Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday

    Legendary French rock singer known as the 'French Elvis', who dominated the music scene with over 30 albums and iconic hits like 'Let's...

  • Xaviera Hollander
    Xaviera Hollander

    Controversial author and former sex worker who gained international fame with her provocative autobiography 'The Happy Hooker' in 1972.

  • Bertrand Renouvin
  • Bilbao (Spain)
  • Poul Nyrup Rasmussen

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June 15, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 15, 1943:

  • Vilém Goppold von Lobsdorf
  • Ugo Rellini
  • Əzim Əzimzadə

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June 15, 1943: 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, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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June 15, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 15, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 1943 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, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:35 pm and setting at 04:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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How old is someone born on June 15, 1943?


Someone born on June 15, 1943 is:

81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 29 days old,

or 4274 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29919 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 1943?

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, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 15, 1943.

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