Wednesday August 07, 1940: on this day

August 07, 1940 was the 220th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 07, 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 07, 1940, who was born and died on August 07, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 07, 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 7th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 07, 1940?


August 07, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1940 can also be written as 8/7/1940 in the US and as 7/8/1940 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1940 in August 1940 calendar

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August 07, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 07, 1940:

  • Churchill recognizes de gaulle government in exile
  • Largest amount paid for a stamp (us$45,000 for 1-cent 1856 british guiana).
  • World war ii: alsace lorraine is annexed by the third reich.

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August 07, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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August 07, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 07, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:25 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 07, 1940?


Famous people born on August 07, 1940:

  • Jean-Luc Dehaene

    French-belgian politician and lawyer, 63rd prime minster of belgium (d.2014).

  • Francesco Cardella

    Italian manager of saman, a rehabilitation community for drug addicts, he was taken over by chicca rostagno.

  • Uwe Nettelbeck

    German record producer, journalist and film critic (b. 1940).

  • Tom Barlow

    (rep-d-kentucky).

  • Marlyn Mason in San Fernando

    California, usa; actress ("making it", peyton place).

  • Juan Biselach
  • Nicolò Catalano
  • Erling Hokstad
  • Paola Cagnoni
  • Alberto Sironi
  • Camilo Lorenzo Iglesias
  • George Aghedo
  • Alberto Maritati

Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:

  • Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron

    South african-american actress, producer, and model.

  • Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight

    Wayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..

  • David Duchovny
    David Duchovny

    American actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.

  • Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny

    Actress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).

  • Charlotte Lewis
    Charlotte Lewis

    Kensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.

  • Garrison Keillor
    Garrison Keillor

    American broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.

  • Megan Gale
    Megan Gale

    Australian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.

  • Brit Marling
    Brit Marling

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Anjanette Comer
    Anjanette Comer

    Anjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.

  • Abbey Lincoln
    Abbey Lincoln

    Abbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...

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August 07, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 19 days old,

or 4368 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30578 days old,

if you were born on August 07, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1940?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 07, 1940.

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August 07, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 07, 1940:

  • T. O'Conor Sloane

What famous deaths happened on August 7th?

Famous deaths on August 7th:

  • Joi Lansing
    Joi Lansing

    American model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Russ Morgan
    Russ Morgan

    Scranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.

  • Grayson Hall
    Grayson Hall

    Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.

  • Brion James
    Brion James

    American actor (born 1945).

  • Ravindra Nath Tagore

    Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.

  • Kiril Stanilavski

    A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...

  • Harlean Carpenter

    Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.

  • Virginia Apgar

    Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.

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August 07, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 07, 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 07, 1940?

On August 07, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1940?

On August 07, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 07, 1940?

On August 07, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 7th?

August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
  • 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
  • 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.

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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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