Tuesday August 06, 1940: on this day

August 06, 1940 was the 219th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 06, 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 06, 1940, who was born and died on August 06, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1940?


August 06, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1940 can also be written as 8/6/1940 in the US and as 6/8/1940 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1940 in August 1940 calendar

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August 06, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1940:

  • Estonia is annexed into soviet empire
  • Estonia is annexed by the soviet union.

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August 06, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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August 06, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:14 am and setting at 10:21 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 06, 1940?


Famous people born on August 06, 1940:

  • Mukhu Aliyev

    Russian philologist and politician, 2nd president of dagestan.

  • Louise Sorel

    American actress.

  • Egil Kapstad

    Norwegian pianist and composer (d. 2017).

  • Pia Schutzmann

    Danish painter, printmaker, and sculptor.

  • Louise Sorel in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actress (bs i love you crimes of passion).

  • Gianni Volpi
  • Friedrich Krinzinger
  • Michael Sarne
  • Claudio Bettini
  • Luigi Ferrajoli

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 12 days old,

or 4367 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30571 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1940?

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 06, 1940.

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August 06, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

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August 06, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1940:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus

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August 06, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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 06, 1940?

On August 06, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1940?

On August 06, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1940?

On August 06, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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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