What happened on Thursday June 24, 1943?

About June 24th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 24, 1943, the Allied forces commenced a massive 10-day strategic bombing campaign targeting the city of Hamburg, Germany. This aerial assault was part of the broader strategic bombing efforts aimed at disrupting German industrial and military infrastructure during World War II, significantly impacting the Nazi war machine.
  • Day of the week: June 24th, 1943 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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June 24, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 24, 1943:

  • Allied Bombing Campaign of Hamburg On June 24, 1943, the Allied forces commenced a massive 10-day strategic bombing campaign targeting the city of Hamburg, Germany. This aerial assault was part of the broader strategic bombing efforts aimed at disrupting German industrial and military infrastructure during World War II, significantly impacting the Nazi war machine.
  • Battle of Bamber Bridge Racial Conflict On June 24, 1943, racial tensions erupted when US military police attempted to arrest an African American soldier in Bamber Bridge, England. The confrontation escalated into a significant racial incident known as the Battle of Bamber Bridge mutiny, resulting in one fatality and seven individuals wounded. This event highlighted the deep-seated racial discrimination within the US military during World War II.
  • High-Altitude Emergency Bailout Medical Research Colonel W. Randolph Lovelace conducted a pioneering medical investigation on June 24, 1943, examining the physiological effects of emergency bailouts at high altitudes. This critical research was essential for understanding the medical risks and challenges faced by military pilots during World War II, potentially saving numerous lives through improved safety protocols.

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June 24, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 24, 1943?


June 24, 1943 was a Thursday and it was the 175th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1943 can also be written as 6/24/1943 in the US and as 24/6/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 24, 1943?


Famous people born on June 24, 1943:

  • Vint Cerf

    Pioneering computer scientist widely known as one of the 'fathers of the Internet', who played a crucial role in developing TCP/IP...

  • Jean-Louis Foulquier

    French radio and TV host who founded the renowned 'Francofolies de la Rochelle' music festival in 1985, significantly contributing to French...

  • Carole Caldwell

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June 24, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 24, 1943:

  • Camille Roy

    Canadian priest and critic (b. 1870).

  • Otto Rühle
  • Alice Rühle-Gerstel
  • Ernesto Bozzano

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June 24, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th 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.

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June 24, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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June 24, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 24, 1943 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 1943 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, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:50 am and setting at 01:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1943.

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How old is someone born on June 24, 1943?


Someone born on June 24, 1943 is:

81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 20 days old,

or 4272 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29910 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 1943?

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, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 24, 1943.

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