Monday August 05, 1940: on this day

August 05, 1940 was the 218th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 05, 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 August 05, 1940, who was born and died on August 05, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Foreign Correspondent, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1940?


August 05, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 218th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1940 can also be written as 8/5/1940 in the US and as 5/8/1940 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1940 in August 1940 calendar

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August 05, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1940:

  • Acquaintance blows-up zandvoortse synagouge
  • World war ii: the soviet union formally annexes latvia.

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August 05, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:03 am and setting at 09:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Who was born on August 05, 1940?


Famous people born on August 05, 1940:

  • Joscelyne Wildenstein

    Known for her extensive cosmetic surgeries and extravagant lifestyle.

  • Roman Gabriel

    American football player.

  • Bobby Braddock

    American country music songwriter, musician, and producer.

  • Rick Huxley

    English bass player (the dave clark five), (d. 2013).

  • Alec Wildenstein

    French billionaire, businessman and art dealer.

  • Ally Shewan
  • Franco Cardini

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 23 days old,

or 4364 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30551 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1940?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 05, 1940.

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August 05, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1940:

  • Frederick A Cook

    United states -- explorer (north pole), died at 75.

  • Dmytro Ivanovyč Javornyc'kyj
  • Talbot Mundy

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1940:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day

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August 05, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Foreign Correspondent

Foreign Correspondent

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders

Country: United States of America

Stranger on the Third Floor

Stranger on the Third Floor

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Boris Ingster

Starring: Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet, Charles Waldron

The Durango Kid

The Durango Kid

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lambert Hillyer

Starring: Charles Starrett, Luana Walters, Kenneth MacDonald, Francis Walker

The Golden Fleecing

The Golden Fleecing

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Starring: Lew Ayres, Rita Johnson, Lloyd Nolan, Virginia Grey

Doomed to Die

Doomed to Die

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Nigh

Starring: Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, William Stelling

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1940?

On August 05, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1940?

On August 05, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1940?

On August 05, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. 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 August 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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 August 1940?

August 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1940 calendar looked like.

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