Thursday September 05, 1940: on this day

September 05, 1940 was the 249th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 05, 1940, who was born and died on September 05, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 05, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. No Time for Comedy, directed by William Keighley), TV series books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 05, 1940?


September 05, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 249th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 05, 1940 can also be written as 9/5/1940 in the US and as 5/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

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September 05, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 05, 1940:

  • Wwii: commerce raiding german auxiliary cruiser ''komet'' enters the pacific ocean via the bering strait after crossing the arctic ocean from the north sea with the help of soviet icebreakers ''lenin'', ''stalin'', and ''kaganovich''.
  • Treaty of craiova: romania loses southern dobrudja to bulgaria.
  • Wwii: the blitz ndash nazi germany begins to rain bombs on london (the first of 57 consecutive nights of strategic bombing).
  • In lascaux, france, 17,000-year-old cave paintings are discovered by a group of young frenchmen hiking through southern france. the paintings depict animals and date to the stone age.
  • The hercules munitions plant in succasunna-kenvil, new jersey explodes, killing 55 people.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 5th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 05, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:30 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.

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Who was born on September 05, 1940?


Famous people born on September 05, 1940:

  • Raquel Welch
    Raquel Welch

    American actress with beautiful body (37-22-36), that graced the covers of 92 european magazines and 16 american magazines in 1966.

  • Glema Petersen

    Glema Petersen was a renowned Danish poet whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

  • Ineze Bauer

    Ineze Bauer was a German poet whose work explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

  • Apollonia Del Castillo

    Pioneering chemist known for her research in materials science.

  • Valerie Howarth

    Baroness howarth of breckland, english politician.

  • Raquel Welch in Chicago

    Illinois, usa; (myra breckenridge, 1,000,000 bc, 100 rifles).

  • Lewis Spratlan

    Composer.

  • William Devane

    Actor.

  • Gian Carlo Guicciardi
  • Giancarlo Cella
  • Gerry Lightowler
  • Giancarlo Bigazzi
  • Alberto Bauli

Whose famous birthday is on September 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 5th:

  • Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton

    Michael keaton is a versatile actor known for his roles in iconic films such as batman, beetlejuice, and birdman.

  • Hilary Mason
    Hilary Mason

    Hilary mason is a renowned american actress known for her captivating performances in a variety of films and television shows.

  • Brittany Furlan
    Brittany Furlan

    Brittany furlan is a comedian and social media personality known for her popular vine videos and her comedic presence on platforms like...

  • Rose McGowan
    Rose McGowan

    American singer and actress.

  • Werner Herzog
    Werner Herzog

    German screenwriter and producer of german actor.

  • Kristian Alfonso
    Kristian Alfonso

    American actress.

  • Bob Newhart
    Bob Newhart

    American comedian, actor, recording artist, and television series star.

  • Arthur Koestler
    Arthur Koestler

    Hungarian journalist, journalist, critic, and essayist.

  • Carice van Houten
    Carice van Houten

    Carice van houten is a dutch actress known for her role as melisandre in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Dennis Dugan
    Dennis Dugan

    American film director and actor.

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


You are 83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 23 days old,

or 4360 weeks

or 30520 days old,

if you were born on September 05, 1940.

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

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 05, 1940:

  • Pascuala Vázquez

    Pascuala Vázquez was a Spanish painter known for her vibrant and expressive portraits.

  • Eugenie Forde
  • Charles de Broqueville

What famous deaths happened on September 5th?

Famous deaths on September 5th:

  • Gert Fröbe
    Gert Fröbe

    German actor best known for his role in james bond's james bond film "goldfinger" as auric goldfinger.

  • Hugh O'Brian
    Hugh O'Brian

    Hugh o'brian was an american actor known for his role as wyatt earp in the television series the life and legend of wyatt earp.

  • Gisele MacKenzie
    Gisele MacKenzie

    Canadian entertainer who was able to play the piano at two.

  • Leonard Katzman
    Leonard Katzman

    Television producer dies at 69.

  • Allen Funt
    Allen Funt

    Brooklyn, new york -- television host and creator (candid cam).

  • Leo Penn
    Leo Penn

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Robert Harron
    Robert Harron

    Actor (intolerance), accidentally shot to death at 27.

  • Annai Theresa

    Annai Theresa, also known as Mother Teresa, was a Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in India and...

  • Lakiah Shabazz

    Dedicated civil rights activist who fought for equality and justice.

  • Payslie Wilson

    Talented singer who gained fame for her powerful vocals.

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


Observances on September 05, 1940:

  • International Day of Charity

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

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

No Time for Comedy

No Time for Comedy

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: Rosalind Russell, James Stewart, Genevieve Tobin, Charles Ruggles

Up in the Air

Up in the Air

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds, Mantan Moreland, Gordon Jones

The Westerner

The Westerner

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Doris Davenport, Fred Stone

Country: United States of America

Boom Town

Boom Town

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr

Country: United States of America

Dr. Kildare Goes Home

Dr. Kildare Goes Home

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harold S. Bucquet

Starring: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Samuel S. Hinds

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Who was the US President on September 05, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 05, 1940?

On September 05, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 5th?

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

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide attack on a hazara shi'ite wrestling club in kabul, afghanistan. a second explosion, apparently targeting journalists and emergency services, kills at most 20 people and injures 70 more.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: siege of deir ez-zor (2014-17). the 28-month-old siege of deir ez-zor, by the islamic state of iraq & the levant, is lifted by the syrian army.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). two suicide bombers on foot killed at least 24 and injured 91 other people after they struck close to kabul's afghan ministry of defence. the taliban claimed responsibility for the deaths of 58 commanders and officers. a second bombing occurred shortly thereafter. (reuters) (bbc today

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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 September 1940?

September 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1940 calendar looked like.

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