What happened on Wednesday June 24, 1942?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1942:

• Nazi Destruction of Ležáky Village On June 24, 1942, the Nazis committed a horrific war crime by completely destroying the village of Ležáky in Czechoslovakia. Following the discovery of a radio transmitter believed to be connected to the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the Nazis executed 33 adults by firing squad, sent children to concentration camp gas chambers, and then burned and plowed under the entire village.
• US Military Orders Reconquest of Tulagi On June 24, 1942, US Admiral Ernest King issued orders to reconquer Tulagi, a strategic island in the Solomon Islands during World War II. This was part of the broader Pacific Theater campaign to push back Japanese forces.
• Afrika Korps Advances in Egypt On June 24, 1942, the German Afrika Korps, led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, continued their offensive operations in Egypt during World War II, pushing deeper into North African territories.
• Birth of Mick Fleetwood Mick Fleetwood, legendary drummer and co-founder of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac, was born on this date. He would go on to become a pivotal figure in the music industry, particularly during the band's most successful period in the 1970s.

Events in 1942

June 24, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1942

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1942

June 24, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 175th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1942 can also be written as 6/24/1942 in the US and as 24/6/1942 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1942 in June 1942 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1942:

• Mick Fleetwood

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• Michele Lee

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• Martin Rees

  Martin Rees is a renowned British cosmologist and astrophysicist, serving as the Astronomer Royal and a prominent figure in scientific...

• Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle

  Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle was a prominent Chilean politician who served as the 32nd President of Chile, playing a significant role in the...

• Arthur Brown

  Arthur Brown is an innovative English rock singer known for his theatrical performances and his influential psychedelic rock band 'The Crazy...

• Dustin Gee

  Dustin Gee was a British comedian and television personality known for his comedic partnership with Les Dennis, appearing in popular TV...

• Antoine Berman
• Colin Groves
• Gerhard Roth

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1942:

• Karl Aschoff

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on June 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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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 24, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 24, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:04 pm and setting at 03:06 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 24, 1942

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Someone born on June 24, 1942 is:

82 years 10 months old,

or 994 months and 20 days old,

or 4325 weeks

or 30275 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 1942?

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 24, 1942.

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