What happened on Sunday June 28, 1942?

About June 28th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, Nazi Germany launched its strategic summer offensive against the Soviet Union, known as Operation Case Blue (Fall Blau). This massive military campaign aimed to capture the Soviet oil fields in the Caucasus region and push deep into Soviet territory, representing a critical turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II.
  • Day of the week: June 28th, 1942 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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June 28, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 28, 1942:

  • Nazi Germany's Case Blue Offensive During World War II, Nazi Germany launched its strategic summer offensive against the Soviet Union, known as Operation Case Blue (Fall Blau). This massive military campaign aimed to capture the Soviet oil fields in the Caucasus region and push deep into Soviet territory, representing a critical turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II.
  • Dumont Television Network Launch The Dumont Television Network began broadcasting, with WABD in New York marking the start of this pioneering television network. Dumont was one of the first commercial television networks in the United States and played a significant role in early television broadcasting history.

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June 28, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 28, 1942?


June 28, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 179th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1942 can also be written as 6/28/1942 in the US and as 28/6/1942 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1942 in June 1942 calendar

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Who was born on June 28, 1942?


Famous people born on June 28, 1942:

  • Chris Hani

    Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and leader of the South African Communist Party, assassinated in 1993 during the critical...

  • Rupert Sheldrake

    Controversial British scientist and philosopher known for his unconventional theories about morphic resonance and consciousness.

  • David Kopay

    Pioneering NFL player who became a significant LGBTQ+ rights advocate by publicly coming out in 1975, breaking barriers in professional...

  • Frank Zane

    Legendary American professional bodybuilder, three-time Mr.

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June 28, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 28, 1942:

  • Rita Brunetti
  • Janka Kupała
  • Riccardo Simonini

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June 28, 1942: 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, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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June 28, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 28, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 28, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 06:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1942.

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How old is someone born on June 28, 1942?


Someone born on June 28, 1942 is:

82 years 10 months old,

or 994 months and 16 days old,

or 4324 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30271 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 1942?

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, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 28, 1942.

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