What happened on Thursday June 18, 1942?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1942:

• Churchill's Washington Visit British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrived in Washington, D.C. for critical wartime talks with U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, further solidifying the Allied strategic partnership during World War II.
• Birth of Paul McCartney Sir Paul McCartney, legendary English singer and songwriter, was born. He would later become a founding member of the iconic rock band The Beatles, revolutionizing popular music in the 20th century.
• De Gaulle's Resistance Speech Charles de Gaulle delivered a powerful speech at London's Royal Albert Hall, emphasizing the unity and resilience of the French Resistance movements during World War II.
• Siege of Sevastopol German forces captured the strategic Fortress Maxim Gorky during the ongoing siege of Sevastopol, a significant moment in the Eastern Front of World War II.
• First Black Ensign in US Navy Bernard W. Robinson made history by becoming the first African American ensign in the United States Navy, breaking significant racial barriers during World War II.
• Operation Pastorius Saboteurs The German submarine U-584 landed four saboteurs south of Jacksonville, Florida, as part of Operation Pastorius, a covert Nazi mission to conduct espionage and sabotage in the United States.
• Axis Advance in Libya Axis forces advanced to Kambut, Libya, continuing their military campaign in North Africa during World War II.
• German Submarine Commissioning The German Navy commissioned two submarines, U-357 and U-627, expanding their naval capabilities during World War II.
• Record-Breaking Glider Flight Eric Nessler of France achieved an extraordinary feat by staying aloft in a glider for an impressive 38 hours and 21 minutes, demonstrating remarkable endurance and aviation skill.
• Hans Vonk Birth Hans Vonk, a notable Dutch conductor who would have a significant international career, was born. He would later conduct major orchestras before his passing in 2004.

Events in 1942

June 18, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1942

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1942

June 18, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 169th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1942 can also be written as 6/18/1942 in the US and as 18/6/1942 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1942 in June 1942 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1942:

• Paul McCartney

  Legendary British musician and member of The Beatles, a groundbreaking band that revolutionized popular music and became a global cultural...

• Roger Ebert

  Renowned American film critic, journalist, and Pulitzer Prize winner who significantly influenced film criticism and popular culture through...

• Nick Tate

  Australian actor best known for his prominent role in the science fiction television series 'Space 1999', who successfully transitioned...

• Thabo Mbeki

  South African politician who served as the second president of South Africa from 1999 to 2008, playing a crucial role in the post-apartheid...

• John Bellany

  Scottish painter renowned for his expressionistic and deeply symbolic artworks that often explored complex emotional and personal themes.

• Mohamed ElBaradei

  Egyptian scientist and international diplomat, known for his work with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

• Hans Vonk (conductor)
• Hans Vonk

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1942:

• Arthur Pryor

  American trombonist, bandleader, and politician (b. 1870).

• Jan Kubiš
• Jozef Gabčík
• Adolf Hühnlein
• Daniel Alomía Robles

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on June 18th

June 18, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1942 was Jingle, Jangle, Jingle by Merry Macs, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Merry Macs - Jingle, Jangle, Jingle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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June 18, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 18, 1942 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 18, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:43 am and setting at 11:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1942

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Someone born on June 18, 1942 is:

82 years 10 months old,

or 994 months and 26 days old,

or 4325 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30281 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 18, 1942?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 18, 1942.

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