What happened on Friday June 26, 1942?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1942:

• German 11th Army Assaults Sevastopol The German 11th Army initiated its assault on the inner defenses of Sevastopol, a critical battle in the Eastern Front during World War II. This attack was part of the larger German offensive to capture the strategic Crimean Peninsula.
• First Flight of the Grumman F6F Hellcat The Grumman F6F Hellcat, a critical American fighter aircraft of World War II, completed its maiden flight. This aircraft would become a crucial weapon for the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater, playing a significant role in defeating Japanese air forces.
• German Assault at Mersa Matruh During World War II, German forces launched a significant military assault on British positions at Mersa Matruh, a strategic location in North Africa. This battle was part of the larger North African campaign between Axis and Allied forces.
• Soviet Destroyer Sunk at Sevastopol The Soviet destroyer Bezuprechny was sunk by the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Sevastopol, resulting in the tragic loss of 320 sailors. This incident highlighted the intense naval and aerial combat during the siege of Sevastopol.
• Birth of Gilberto Gil Gilberto Gil, a renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter, and later the first Minister of Culture of Brazil, was born. He would become a pivotal figure in Brazilian music and politics, known for his innovative musical style and political activism.
• Roosevelt's Military Photography Law President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a wartime law prohibiting unauthorized photographs or sketches of military installations, including bases and ships. This measure was designed to prevent potential espionage and protect military secrets during World War II.

Events in 1942

June 26, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1942

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1942

June 26, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 177th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1942 can also be written as 6/26/1942 in the US and as 26/6/1942 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1942 in June 1942 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1942:

• Gilberto Gil

  Renowned Brazilian musician, singer-songwriter, and political activist who served as Minister of Culture, known for his influential...

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1942:

• Carola Neher
• Elena Konstantinovna Stempkovskaja
• Charles De Grave Sells
• Ettore Baldassarre

Famous people who died in 1942

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 26, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 04:43 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 26, 1942

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Someone born on June 26, 1942 is:

82 years 10 months old,

or 994 months and 18 days old,

or 4324 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30273 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1942?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 26, 1942.

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