What happened on Friday June 19, 1942?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1942:

• Second Washington Conference Begins The Second Washington Conference, a critical World War II strategic meeting between Allied leaders, commenced. This conference would play a crucial role in coordinating military strategy and resource allocation among the Allied powers.
• German Major's Fatal Crash Reveals Strategic Intelligence German Major Joachim Reichel's light aircraft crash-landed behind Soviet lines on the Eastern Front. The crash resulted in Reichel's death, and critically, sensitive documents about the upcoming German offensive fell into Soviet hands, potentially altering the strategic landscape of the war.
• Execution of Czechoslovak General Alois Eliáš Alois Eliáš, a 51-year-old Czechoslovak general and politician, was executed, likely by Nazi occupying forces. His death symbolizes the brutal suppression of resistance and national leadership during the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia.
• Soviet Submarine Sunk in Black Sea The Soviet submarine Shch-214 was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by the Italian motor torpedo boat MAS-571, representing another maritime casualty in the complex naval warfare of World War II.
• Paul Waner Achieves 3,000 Hits Milestone Baseball player Paul Waner reached a significant career milestone by becoming the 7th player in Major League Baseball history to achieve 3,000 career hits.
• Birth of Jos Brink, Dutch Actor Jos Brink, a notable Dutch actor who would later become prominent in Dutch entertainment, was born on this date. He would go on to have a significant career in theater and media, passing away in 2007.

Events in 1942

June 19, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1942

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1942

June 19, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 170th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1942 can also be written as 6/19/1942 in the US and as 19/6/1942 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1942 in June 1942 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1942:

• Paul McCartney

  Legendary musician, songwriter, and founding member of The Beatles, one of the most influential bands in music history.

• Roger Ebert

  Renowned American film critic who revolutionized movie reviewing through his influential television show and Pulitzer Prize-winning writing.

• Thabo Mbeki

  Former President of South Africa who succeeded Nelson Mandela and played a significant role in the country's post-apartheid transition.

• Merata Mita

  Pioneering Māori filmmaker who was instrumental in developing Indigenous cinema in New Zealand and internationally.

• Spanky McFarlane
• Bob Kasten
• Ralna English
• Bernard Bosquier

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1942:

• Ahmad II ibn Ali
• Alois Eliáš
• Frank Irons
• Teófilo Yldefonso

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on June 19th

June 19, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 19, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 19, 1942 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 19, 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 19, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:41 am and setting at 12:13 am.

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 19, 1942

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Someone born on June 19, 1942 is:

82 years 10 months old,

or 994 months and 25 days old,

or 4325 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30280 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 19, 1942?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 19, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 19, 1942.

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