What are the important events that happened on June 14, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
June 14, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
June 14, 1940 is the 166th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 200 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 1, 1940 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectahexacontahexagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $2,916.90. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Pearl is the modern birthstone for this month. Moonstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Dragon is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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June 14, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –A group of 728 Polish political prisoners from Tarnów become the first residents of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
- 1940 –The Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Lithuania resulting in Lithuanian loss of independence.
- 1940 –World War II: Paris falls under German occupation, and Allied forces retreat.
Who were born on June 14, 1940?
- 1940 –Jack Bannon, American actor
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