What happened on Friday June 28, 1940?

About June 28th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Romania was forced to cede Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union after receiving an ultimatum, marking a significant territorial annexation during the early stages of World War II.
  • Day of the week: June 28th, 1940 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Sea Hawk directed by Michael Curtiz

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June 28, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 28, 1940:

  • Soviet Territorial Expansion in Romania Romania was forced to cede Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union after receiving an ultimatum, marking a significant territorial annexation during the early stages of World War II.
  • De Gaulle Recognized as Free French Leader General Charles de Gaulle was officially recognized by Britain as the Leader of all Free Frenchmen, a pivotal moment in the French Resistance during World War II.
  • German Occupation of Channel Islands German forces landed in Guernsey, initiating a five-year occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II, which would significantly impact the local population and strategic positioning.
  • Muhammad Yunus Birth Muhammad Yunus, the renowned Bangladeshi economist and Nobel Prize laureate known for pioneering microfinance and social entrepreneurship, was born.
  • US Federal Government Reorganization The United States federal government underwent a significant administrative restructuring, involving multiple agencies and departments.
  • Quiz Kids Radio Show Premiere The popular radio show 'Quiz Kids' made its debut, representing a notable moment in entertainment and educational broadcasting.

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June 28, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 28, 1940?


June 28, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 180th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1940 can also be written as 6/28/1940 in the US and as 28/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

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Who was born on June 28, 1940?


Famous people born on June 28, 1940:

  • Mohammad Yunus

    Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2006, renowned Bangladeshi economist who pioneered microcredit and microfinance, helping millions escape poverty...

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June 28, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 28, 1940:

  • Italo Balbo

    Italian air marshal and politician (b. 1896).

  • Enrico Baroni
  • António Ginestal Machado
  • Ferdinando Minoia
  • Nello Quilici

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June 28, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th 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 28, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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June 28, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 28, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 28, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 02:54 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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How old is someone born on June 28, 1940?


Someone born on June 28, 1940 is:

84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 16 days old,

or 4428 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31001 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 1940?

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 28, 1940.

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