Tuesday November 05, 1940: on this day

November 05, 1940 was the 310th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is November 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 November 05, 1940, who was born and died on November 05, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 05, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Letter, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 05, 1940?


November 05, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 310th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 05, 1940 can also be written as 11/5/1940 in the US and as 5/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

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November 05, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 05, 1940:

  • Dutch submarine departs dundee
  • Browse newspapers headlines from November 05, 1940
  • President franklin roosevelt (democrat) wins unprecedented third term beating wendell willkie (republican).
  • World war ii: the british armed merchant cruiser hms  is sunk by the german pocket battleship .
  • Franklin d. roosevelt is the first and only president of the united states to be elected to a third term.

November 05, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 5th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 05, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 05, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:53 am and setting at 10:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1940.

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Who was born on November 05, 1940?


Famous people born on November 05, 1940:

  • Elke Sommer
    Elke Sommer

    German singer and actress.

  • Ted Kulongoski

    American soldier, lawyer and politician, 36th governor of oregon.

  • Jean-Jacques Duby

    French technology and science company executive.

  • Giulio Paolini
  • Enzo Moser
  • Maria Clelia Cardona
  • Ryoo Chang-kil
  • Carlos Sevillano
  • Hamid Bénani
  • Jaime Roldós Aguilera
  • Luisa Morgantini
  • Elke Sommer (Elke Schletz

Whose famous birthday is on November 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 5th:

  • Zeba Bakhtiar
    Zeba Bakhtiar

    Pakistani actress known for her work in Bollywood and Lollywood films.

  • Vivien Leigh
    Vivien Leigh

    Born in india, british actress who was the first from england to win the oscar for best actress (1939).

  • Art Garfunkel
    Art Garfunkel

    American actor and musician.

  • Robert Patrick
    Robert Patrick

    Robert patrick is an american actor best known for his role as the t-1000 in the film terminator 2: judgment day.

  • Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell

    Sam rockwell is an american film actor known for his versatile performances in a wide range of roles, including his award-winning portrayal...

  • Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton

    Tilda swinton is an english actress known for her versatile and transformative performances in both independent and mainstream films.

  • Sal Vulcano
    Sal Vulcano

    Sal vulcano is a comedian best known as one of the members of the comedy troupe the tenderloins, and for his role in the tv show...

  • Tatum O'Neal
    Tatum O'Neal

    American child star of the 1970s, who won a best supporting actress oscar for 1973 for her role as a 9-year old con-artist.

  • Tamzin Outhwaite
    Tamzin Outhwaite

    English actress.

  • Peter Noone
    Peter Noone

    British singer, guitarist and actor.

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


You are 83 years 4 months old,

or 1000 months and 14 days old,

or 4350 weeks

or 30450 days old,

if you were born on November 05, 1940.

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

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 05, 1940:

  • Edward Fegen

What famous deaths happened on November 5th?

Famous deaths on November 5th:

  • Aaron Carter
    Aaron Carter

    American singer who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a pop and hip hop singer.

  • Jill Clayburgh
    Jill Clayburgh

    Acclaimed actress known for her roles in 'An Unmarried Woman' and 'Starting Over.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Olympe Bradna
    Olympe Bradna

    French-american actress and dancer (b. 1920).

  • Ward Bond
    Ward Bond

    Actor (wagon train), suffers a heart attack at the age of 57.

  • Geoffrey Palmer
    Geoffrey Palmer

    British actor (smacks & thistle).

  • Texas Guinan
    Texas Guinan

    American actress, musician, and saloonkeeper (born 1884).

  • Tommey Smith

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Maximina Romero

    Influential painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Jacques Tati

    A French filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter, widely regarded as one of the greatest comedic directors in the history of cinema.

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


Holidays on November 05, 1940:

  • R.C. Saints - November 5th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Bertilia
  • St. Laetus
  • Pope Zachary
  • St. Sylvia
  • St. Magnus
  • St. Galation
  • St. Fibitius
  • St. Felix and Eusebius
  • St. Elizabeth
  • St. Dominator

Observances on November 05, 1940:

  • World Tsunami Awareness Day

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

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

The Letter

The Letter

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson, Frieda Inescort

Country: United States of America

Three Men from Texas

Three Men from Texas

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Andy Clyde, Morris Ankrum

Arizona

Arizona

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Wesley Ruggles

Starring: Jean Arthur, William Holden, Warren William, Porter Hall

Melody Ranch

Melody Ranch

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph Santley

Starring: Gene Autry, Jimmy Durante, Ann Miller, Barton MacLane

Bitter Sweet

Bitter Sweet

Release year: 1940

Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke

Starring: Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, George Sanders, Ian Hunter

November 05, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 05, 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:

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on November 05, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 05, 1940?

On November 05, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about November 5th?

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

  • 2018 - Anglophone crisis: at least seventy eight students and three staff members are kidnapped at bamenda, capital of the north west region of cameroon. anglophone crisis refers to a conflict between separatists in cameroon and the government.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: aden unrest: at least five government soldiers are killed in a suicide bombing in aden.
  • 2016 - Battle of aleppo: residents of aleppo prepare to resume bombing after a brief ceasefire.

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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 November 1940?

November 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1940 calendar looked like.

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