Monday January 01, 1940: on this day

January 01, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 1st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:01 pm and setting at 11:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1940

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Famous people born on January 01, 1940:

• Rayette

  Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

• Elvan Berkin

  Renowned Turkish poet known for her lyrical works.

• Mong Chol

  Renowned painter known for his vibrant abstract art.

• Abdulkarim Kassem

  Abdulkarim Kassem was a prominent Iraqi politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1958 to 1963.

• Ademola Olugebefola

  Renowned visual artist known for his powerful and thought-provoking works.

• Thula Msimang

  South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

• Allah Jilani Qawwal

  A renowned Pakistani Qawwali singer who was known for his powerful and soulful renditions of Sufi devotional music.

• Taiwo Ajai-Lycett

  Taiwo Ajai-Lycett is a renowned Nigerian actress and writer known for her contributions to the Nigerian theater and film industry.

• Akaya Mukasa

  Renowned Ugandan poet known for his impactful verses.

• Tanaka Kikuo

  Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

• Pualani Kanahele

  Renowned Hawaiian author known for her works on Hawaiian culture and history.

• Sakae Kunieda

  Founder of Seven & I Holdings Co.

• Hatem Abu Shanab

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

• Roshana Mujadidi

  Afghan politician who served as the First Lady of Afghanistan.

• Ransome Kuti

  Nigerian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the music industry.

• Mouhamad Massoud

  Mouhamad Massoud was a renowned Algerian poet and writer who played a significant role in the Algerian independence movement.

• Zee Edgell

  Award-winning Caribbean novelist.

• Joshiah Kibira

  Ugandan politician known for his contributions to democracy.

• Abass Bundu

  Sierra Leonean politician and diplomat.

• Tomio Taki

  Founder of Taki Corporation in Japan.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

• Vidya Balan

  Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

• Nana Patekar

  Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

• Hiep Thi Le

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

• Grandmaster Flash

  Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

• Anju Mahendru

  Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

• Maurice Béjart

  French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

• Fatima Sana Shaikh

  Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

• Morris Chestnut

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

• Frank Langella

  American actor and legitimate theater producer.

• Sonali Bendre

  Indian actress and model.

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

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

Famous people died on January 01, 1940:

• Oakes Whitney

  Oakes Whitney was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Whitney Manufacturing Company, a leading producer of industrial...

• Lillias Skene

  Lillias Skene was a Scottish philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in the early 20th century.

• Gardiner Teall

  Gardiner Teall was an American journalist and editor who worked for several prominent publications.

• Alanson Willcox

  Alanson Willcox was an American entrepreneur who founded the Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Company.

• Aaro Koskinen

  Finnish politician who served as a member of parliament.

• Theophile Poilpot

  French businessman who founded the Poilpot Group, a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment.

• Jacob Baer

  American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

• Ellery Woodward

  American painter and illustrator known for his naturalistic depictions of rural landscapes and scenes.

• Félicie Gautier

  Félicie Gautier was a French playwright who wrote several successful plays that were performed in Parisian theaters.

• Corydon Bell

  Corydon Bell was an American architect known for his work in the Prairie School style of architecture.

• Phares Moyer

  Phares Moyer was a successful American businessman and entrepreneur.

• Felicie Milliet

  Felicie Milliet was a French painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings.

• Levi Wetzel

  Levi Wetzel was an American farmer who pioneered new agricultural techniques in the Midwest.

• Elijah Pike

  American inventor who patented several electrical devices, including an early electric motor.

• Korvin Czapski

  Polish physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

• Garritt Garrett

  Garritt Garrett was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

• Gleb Botkin

  Gleb Botkin was a Russian occultist and the son of Rasputin's personal physician.

• Charles Drury

  Charles Drury was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada.

• Margrete Laub

  Margrete Laub was a Norwegian painter known for her landscape and portrait works.

• Wildon Fawcett

  Wildon Fawcett was a British zoologist who specialized in the study of insects and their behavior.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

• Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Margaret Sullavan

  American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

• Donna Douglas

  American actress (b. 1932).

• Ray Walston

  American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

• Juanita Moore

  Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

• Barton MacLane

  Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

• Victor Buono

  Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

• June Clayworth

  Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

• Gertrude Michael

  Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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