What happened on Monday June 16, 1941?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1941:

• Italy and Romania Declare War on Soviet Union During World War II, Italy and Romania officially declare war on the Soviet Union, expanding the conflict and aligning with Nazi Germany's invasion strategy.
• US Orders Closure of German and Italian Consulates In response to escalating tensions, President Roosevelt orders all German and Italian consulates in the United States to close and their staff to leave the country by July 10, signaling growing diplomatic hostility preceding US entry into World War II.
• US Army Air Corps Becomes Army Air Forces The United States Army Air Corps is officially reorganized and renamed the Army Air Forces, a significant restructuring that would eventually lead to the creation of the independent US Air Force after World War II.
• First Anti-Fascist Partisan Brigade Founded Near Sisak, Croatia, the First Sisak Partisan Brigade is established, becoming the first anti-fascist armed resistance unit in occupied Europe during World War II.
• CIA Officer Aldrich Ames Identified as Soviet Spy Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who would later become notorious for being a long-term spy for the Soviet Union, is noted on this date. Ames was responsible for one of the most damaging counterintelligence failures in US history, revealing the identities of numerous CIA agents to Soviet intelligence.
• Churchill's Inspiring Radio Speech Winston Churchill delivers a powerful radio address from London, accepting an honorary degree from the University of Rochester and emphasizing the shared transatlantic struggle and unity during World War II.
• Royal Navy Sinks Vichy French Ship in WWII During World War II, Royal Navy planes successfully sink the Vichy French ship Chevalier Paul, highlighting the complex naval conflicts involving French forces during the war.
• First Federal Airport Opens in Washington DC The United States opens its first federally-owned airport in Washington DC, marking a significant milestone in the development of national aviation infrastructure and government involvement in transportation.
• Walt Disney Releases 'The Reluctant Dragon' Walt Disney releases 'The Reluctant Dragon', a pioneering live-action animated feature that blends animation techniques and storytelling, showcasing Disney's innovative approach to filmmaking.

Events in 1941

June 16, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1941

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1941

June 16, 1941 was a Monday and it was the 167th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1941 can also be written as 6/16/1941 in the US and as 16/6/1941 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1941 in June 1941 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1941:

• Lamont Dozier

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• Bill Bradley
• Antonio Costa
• Dino Ciani

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1941:

• Camillo Grossi

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on June 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th 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 16, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 1941 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 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 16, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:52 am and setting at 01:52 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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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1941

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Someone born on June 16, 1941 is:

83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 8 days old,

or 4379 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30658 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 1941?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 16, 1941.

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