What happened on Wednesday June 26, 1940?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1940:

• Dunkirk Evacuation Continues Operation Dynamo persisted as Allied troops continued their evacuation from Dunkirk under intense aerial bombardment by the German Luftwaffe. This critical rescue operation would become a pivotal moment in World War II, saving thousands of British and French troops from certain capture.
• Soviet Territorial Ultimatum to Romania During World War II, under the terms of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union issued a formal ultimatum to Romania, demanding the cession of Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina. This territorial demand was part of the Soviet Union's strategic expansion and geopolitical maneuvering during the early stages of World War II.
• Belgium's Surrender to Nazi Germany King Leopold III of Belgium officially surrendered to German forces, marking a significant moment in the early stages of World War II. Following the surrender, the King was subsequently interned, symbolizing the complete military defeat of Belgium by Nazi Germany.
• French Government Relocates As the German military advance continued its relentless push through France, the French government made the strategic decision to relocate to the city of Tours, attempting to maintain governmental continuity during the rapidly deteriorating military situation.
• USSR Calendar Reform The Soviet Union concluded its experimental calendar system, reverting back to the standard Gregorian calendar. This marked the end of a unique calendrical experiment that had been in place for a period of time.

Events in 1940

June 26, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1940

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1940

June 26, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 178th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1940 can also be written as 6/26/1940 in the US and as 26/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1940:

• Vittorio Storaro

  Internationally acclaimed Italian cinematographer who has won three Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

• Lucinda Childs

  Renowned American choreographer and dancer who was a pivotal figure in the avant-garde dance movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1940:

• Ferruccio Ferrari
• Giovanni Battista Milani

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on June 26th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th 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 26, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1940 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 1940 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 26, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:57 pm and setting at 01:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 1940.

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Someone born on June 26, 1940 is:

85 years old,

or 1020 months

or 4435 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31046 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1940?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 26, 1940.

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