Monday April 01, 1940: on this day

April 01, 1940 was the 92nd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 01, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 01, 1940, who was born and died on April 01, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 01, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, directed by Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 1st, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 01, 1940?


April 01, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1940 can also be written as 4/1/1940 in the US and as 1/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1940 in April 1940 calendar

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April 01, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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April 01, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 01, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 01:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.

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Who was born on April 01, 1940?


Famous people born on April 01, 1940:

  • Wangari Maathai

    Kenyan environmentalist and politician, nobel prize laureate (d. 2011).

  • Aliza Gur
  • Albert Gehlen
  • Graciela Paraskevaídis

Whose famous birthday is on April 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 1st:

  • Logan Paul
    Logan Paul

    Logan paul is a social media influencer and youtuber known for his controversial content and stunts.

  • Toshirô Mifune
    Toshirô Mifune

    Toshirô mifune was a japanese actor known for his collaborations with director akira kurosawa, particularly in films like seven samurai and...

  • Mirjana Karanovic
    Mirjana Karanovic

    Renowned Serbian actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Ali MacGraw
    Ali MacGraw

    Ali macgraw is an american actress and model, best known for her role in the film 'love story'.

  • Randy Orton
    Randy Orton

    American professional wrestler.

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Asa Butterfield
    Asa Butterfield

    Asa butterfield is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as 'hugo' and 'ender's game'.

  • Hannah Spearritt
    Hannah Spearritt

    Hannah spearritt is a british pop singer known for being a member of the pop group s club 7..

  • William Daniels
    William Daniels

    William daniels is an american actor known for his roles as mr.

  • Milan Kundera
    Milan Kundera

    Czech republic's most well-known living writer.

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April 01, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 18 days old,

or 4381 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30668 days old,

if you were born on April 01, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1940?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 01, 1940.

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April 01, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 01, 1940:

  • John Atkinson Hobson
  • John A. Hobson

What famous deaths happened on April 1st?

Famous deaths on April 1st:

  • Marvin Gaye
    Marvin Gaye

    American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.

  • Leslie Cheung
    Leslie Cheung

    Hong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.

  • John Forsythe
    John Forsythe

    American actor, singer, and producer (d.2010).

  • Noah Beery
    Noah Beery

    Jr.

  • Jim Jordan
    Jim Jordan

    Actor fibber mcgee, who was born 1896, dies of a blod lump at the age of 91.

  • Barbara Luddy
    Barbara Luddy

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Liyla Landau

    Soviet physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.

  • Kathleen Lonsdale

    Renowned crystallographer who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.

  • Jacobus Stainer

    Renowned Austrian violin maker known for his high-quality instruments.

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April 01, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 01, 1940:

  • Orissa - a state in eastern India celebrates "Utkal Divas", its statehood day.
  • India - Start of financial year.
  • Canada - Beginning of government's fiscal year.
  • Japan - The official start of school years in most universities and schools. Also, the official First Day of Work at companies and offices for new university graduates hires, marked by welcoming ceremonies and speeches.
  • April 1 is known as April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day in many countries.
  • Roman Empire - Veneralia celebrated to honor Venus.
  • In San Marino, two Captains Regent, elected by Parliament, take office for six months.
  • Last day of the Assyrian New Year Celebration
  • International Day of the Birds.
  • In England and Wales, local government reorganisations traditionally happen on April 1.

Saints celebrated on April 01, 1940:

  • Saint Waleric
  • Saint Hugh of Grenoble
  • Saint Jacoba

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April 01, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 01, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor

Starring: Buster Crabbe, Carol Hughes, Charles Middleton, Anne Gwynne

Country: United States of America

Terry and the Pirates

Terry and the Pirates

Release year: 1940

Directed by: James W. Horne

Starring: William Tracy, Jeff York, Joyce Bryant, Allen Jung

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harold S. Bucquet

Starring: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Shepperd Strudwick

Shooting High

Shooting High

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Alfred E. Green

Starring: Jane Withers, Gene Autry, Marjorie Weaver, Frank M. Thomas

Dark Command

Dark Command

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Walter Pidgeon, Roy Rogers

Country: United States of America

April 01, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 01, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

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Who was the US President on April 01, 1940?

On April 01, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 01, 1940?

On April 01, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 01, 1940?

On April 01, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 1st?

April 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 iran floods: the iranian government declares an emergency in the southwestern provinces at risk of flooding. they also worked to evacuate many villages, as forecasters foresaw more heavy rains last week that could have caused severe flooding.
  • 2018 - 2016-18 kashmir unrest: two civilians, three soldiers and 13 militants were killed in clashes in south kashmir, india.
  • 2017 - Intervention military against isil: an iraqi airstrike close to al qaim in anbar province, iraq kills ayad al-jumaili. he is believed to be isil’s second-in command.

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for April 1940?

April 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1940 calendar looked like.

Monday April 1, 1940