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see horoscope and birth chart for June 22, 1942What happened on Monday June 22, 1942?
About June 22nd, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was promoted to the highest military rank after leading Axis forces in the successful capture of Tobruk, a strategic port city in North Africa. This promotion recognized his tactical brilliance and significant military achievements in the North African campaign.
- Day of the week: June 22nd, 1942 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about June 22nd, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on June 22nd, 1942.
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June 22, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 22, 1942:
- Rommel Promoted to Field Marshal After Tobruk Capture During World War II, German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was promoted to the highest military rank after leading Axis forces in the successful capture of Tobruk, a strategic port city in North Africa. This promotion recognized his tactical brilliance and significant military achievements in the North African campaign.
- U.S. Congress Formally Adopts Pledge of Allegiance The United States Congress officially adopted the Pledge of Allegiance, solidifying a key patriotic symbol during World War II. This act reinforced national unity and solidarity during a critical period of global conflict.
- Japanese Submarine Near Columbia River A Japanese submarine was detected in the vicinity of the Columbia River in Oregon, highlighting the direct threat of World War II to the continental United States and demonstrating the war's reach to American coastal waters.
- British Army Establishes Jewish Brigade During World War II, the British Army formed the Jewish Brigade, a military unit composed of Jewish volunteers who would play a significant role in the Allied war effort and later in the establishment of the State of Israel.
- Carmi A. Thompson Appointed US Treasurer Carmi A. Thompson was appointed as the United States Treasurer, a key financial administrative role during the challenging period of World War II.
June 22, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 22, 1942?
June 22, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 22, 1942 can also be written as 6/22/1942 in the US and as 22/6/1942 in UK and Europe.
June 22, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 22, 1942:
- August Froehlich
German priest and activist (b. 1891).
- Enea Bortolotti
June 22, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
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 22, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 22, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 22, 1942 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 22, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 01:48 pm and setting at 01:51 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 22, 1942
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How old is someone born on June 22, 1942?
Someone born on June 22, 1942 is:
82 years 10 months old,
or 994 months and 22 days old,
or 4325 weeks and 2 days old,
or 30277 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 1942?
There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 22, 1942.
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