What happened on Monday June 17, 1940?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1940:

• France Seeks Surrender Terms France formally requested surrender terms from Germany during World War II, signaling the imminent fall of France and a critical turning point in the war's European theater.
• Pétain's Peace Negotiation Request At 3:00 a.m., Marshal Philippe Pétain's request to open peace negotiations reached Hitler's headquarters near Sedan, signaling France's impending surrender and the potential end of active resistance.
• RMS Lancastria Maritime Disaster During World War II, the RMS Lancastria was attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France, resulting in Britain's worst maritime disaster with at least 3,000 casualties. The sinking was a tragic event that highlighted the brutal nature of naval warfare during World War II.
• Operation Ariel: Allied Evacuation from France Operation Ariel commenced, with Allied troops beginning their evacuation from France following Germany's takeover of Paris and most of the nation. This strategic withdrawal was crucial for preserving Allied military strength.
• Soviet Occupation of Estonia The Soviet Union initiated its occupation of Estonia, marking a significant moment in the Baltic states' history. This occupation was part of the Soviet Union's strategic expansion during World War II, fundamentally altering Estonia's political and social landscape.
• De Gaulle's Departure to London General Charles de Gaulle departed Bordeaux for London, a pivotal moment that would set the stage for the French Resistance and Free French Forces during World War II.
• George Akerlof Birth George Akerlof, an American economist who would later become a Nobel Prize laureate, was born. He is known for his significant contributions to economic theory, particularly in the area of information asymmetry.

Events in 1940

June 17, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1940

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1940

June 17, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 169th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1940 can also be written as 6/17/1940 in the US and as 17/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1940:

• George Akerlof

  Renowned American economist and Nobel Prize winner who made significant contributions to economic theory and understanding of market...

• Annick Beauchamps

  Prominent French media personality who worked as a radio host, producer, and television news anchor from the 1950s to 1980s, playing a...

• Bobby Bell

  Hall of Fame American football player who was a key member of the Kansas City Chiefs during both AFL and NFL eras, recognized for his...

• Marcel Aubour

  French international soccer goalkeeper who represented France in the 1966 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant moment in French soccer...

• Chuck Rainey

  Accomplished American bassist known for his contributions to various music genres and recordings.

• Angelo Rinaldi

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1940:

• Arthur Harden

  English biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865).

• Mario Mascia
• Leo Olschki

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on June 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th 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 17, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 17, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:08 pm and setting at 04:26 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 17, 1940

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Someone born on June 17, 1940 is:

84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 27 days old,

or 4430 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31012 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1940?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 17, 1940.

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