What happened on Sunday June 30, 1940?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1940:

• Germany Invades Channel Islands Nazi Germany launches a strategic invasion of the Channel Islands, British Crown dependency islands located off the coast of France, marking a significant expansion of German territorial control during World War II.
• Significant U-Boat Losses in World War II During June 1940, Allied forces successfully sank 58 German U-boats, totaling approximately 284,000 tons, representing a substantial blow to the German naval strategy.
• British Ocean Liner Torpedoed The British ocean liner Avelona Star is severely damaged after being torpedoed by a German submarine, highlighting the intense naval warfare of World War II.
• US Fish and Wildlife Service Established The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is officially established, marking a significant milestone in national conservation and wildlife protection efforts.
• Brenda Starr Comic Strip Debuts Dale Messick's popular comic strip Brenda Starr first appears in newspapers, introducing a groundbreaking female protagonist in adventure journalism.

Events in 1940

June 30, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1940

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1940

June 30, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1940 can also be written as 6/30/1940 in the US and as 30/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1940:

• Víctor Erice

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on June 30th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th 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 30, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 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 30, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 04:49 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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Your place in the Universe on June 30, 1940

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Someone born on June 30, 1940 is:

84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 14 days old,

or 4428 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30999 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1940?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 30, 1940.

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