What happened on Friday June 30, 1944?

About June 30th, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay officially declared the conclusion of Operation Neptune, the critical naval component of Operation Overlord, marking the successful naval phase of the Normandy invasion.
  • Day of the week: June 30th, 1944 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Anguish directed by Sonny Mallhi

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June 30, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 30, 1944:

  • Operation Neptune Conclusion Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay officially declared the conclusion of Operation Neptune, the critical naval component of Operation Overlord, marking the successful naval phase of the Normandy invasion.
  • Battle of Cherbourg Concludes The Battle of Cherbourg ended with American forces capturing the strategically crucial port, significantly enhancing Allied logistics and supply capabilities in Normandy.
  • Allied Control of Cotentin Peninsula The French Cotentin Peninsula came under complete Allied control, marking a significant milestone in the Normandy Campaign during World War II.
  • US Secures Biak Island The United States completed the capture of Biak Island off the coast of New Guinea, eliminating a Japanese stronghold and advancing Allied control in the Pacific region.
  • Allied Landing in Vogelkop, New Guinea Allied forces successfully landed on the Vogelkop Peninsula in New Guinea, advancing their strategic position in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
  • Copenhagen Resistance Strike A universal strike against Nazi occupation and terror erupted in Copenhagen, Denmark, demonstrating the Danish resistance movement's defiance.

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June 30, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 30, 1944?


June 30, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1944 can also be written as 6/30/1944 in the US and as 30/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

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Who was born on June 30, 1944?


Famous people born on June 30, 1944:

  • Raymond Moody

    Pioneering researcher in near-death experiences and author of seminal works exploring life after death, who significantly contributed to...

  • Anna Murdoch

    Journalist and socialite who became the wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, with a background of migration and journalistic career.

  • Terry Funk

    Legendary American professional wrestler known for his influential and long-lasting career in wrestling entertainment.

  • Glenn Shorrock

    Prominent English-Australian singer-songwriter known for his work with Little River Band and other musical groups.

  • Joel Sternfeld

    Renowned American photographer known for his artistic documentary photography capturing American landscapes and social scenes.

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June 30, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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.

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June 30, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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June 30, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 30, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 1944 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, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 02:52 pm and setting at 02:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1944.

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How old is someone born on June 30, 1944?


Someone born on June 30, 1944 is:

80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 14 days old,

or 4219 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29538 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1944?

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, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 30, 1944.

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