Tuesday December 10, 1940: on this day

December 10, 1940 was the 345th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 10, 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 December 10, 1940, who was born and died on December 10, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 10, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Flight Command, directed by Frank Borzage), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 10th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 10, 1940?


December 10, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 345th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1940 can also be written as 12/10/1940 in the US and as 10/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1940 in December 1940 calendar

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December 10, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 10, 1940:

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December 10, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 10, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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December 10, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 10, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 December 10, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:08 pm and setting at 03:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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Who was born on December 10, 1940?


Famous people born on December 10, 1940:

  • Mimie Jones

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.

  • Azuree Whimsy

    Master of crafting whimsical tales.

  • Ezekiah Miles

    Notable playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Ophia Wells

    Talented playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Christian Thomsen

    Nationally recognized danish film director.

  • William Fred Dempster in Berkeley

    California, usa; crewmember (biosphere 2).

  • Nazaré Pereira
  • Giuliano Turone
  • Gianna Raffaelli
  • Santi Puglisi
  • Giampaolo Tronchin
  • Giancarlo Cardini
  • Anna Dmitrieva
  • Dave Fedor
  • Uriel Frisch

Whose famous birthday is on December 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 10th:

  • Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan

    American actor.

  • Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh

    British actor and director, often compared to orson welles or laurence olivier for his towering talents.

  • Teyana Taylor
    Teyana Taylor

    Rapper.

  • Nia Peeples
    Nia Peeples

    American actress, singer and dancer, peeples is the star of "walker texas ranger".

  • Emmanuelle Chriqui
    Emmanuelle Chriqui

    Canadian actress.

  • Susan Dey
    Susan Dey

    American actress.

  • Fionnula Flanagan
    Fionnula Flanagan

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (rich man poor man).

  • Summer Phoenix
    Summer Phoenix

    American actress.

  • Dorothy Lamour
    Dorothy Lamour

    American actress who made the sarong a household name in 1936's "the jungle princess", her first film.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

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December 10, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 9 days old,

or 4345 weeks

or 30415 days old,

if you were born on December 10, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1940?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 10, 1940.

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December 10, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 10, 1940:

  • William V. Mong
  • María Emilia Riquelme y Zayas
  • Gianna Terribili-Gonzales

What famous deaths happened on December 10th?

Famous deaths on December 10th:

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Otis Redding
    Otis Redding

    26-year-old singer ("sittin' on the dock of the bay") dies in a plane crash.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Michael Nesmith
    Michael Nesmith

    American musician and member of "the monkees".

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

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

  • Henri Vidal
    Henri Vidal

    French film actor, vidal made his film debut with edith piaf in montmartre-sur-seine (1941).

  • Ann Dvorak
    Ann Dvorak

    Actress (g men.

  • Faron Young
    Faron Young

    Country singer/actor, hidden guns, commits suicide at the age of 34.

  • Philip McKeon
    Philip McKeon

    American producer and actor.

  • Ashok Kumar
    Ashok Kumar

    Indian actor, singer, and producer (b. 1911).

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December 10, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on December 10, 1940:

  • Human Rights Day

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December 10, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 10, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Flight Command

Flight Command

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Robert Taylor, Ruth Hussey, Walter Pidgeon, Paul Kelly

Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe Trail

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Raymond Massey, Ronald Reagan

Country: United States of America

No, No, Nanette

No, No, Nanette

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox

Starring: Anna Neagle, Richard Carlson, Victor Mature, Roland Young

The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey

Country: United States of America

Go West

Go West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, John Carroll

Country: United States of America

December 10, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 10, 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 December 10, 1940?

On December 10, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 10, 1940?

On December 10, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 10, 1940?

On December 10, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 10th?

December 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of December. 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 December 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Urjit patel, governor of reserve bank of india, abruptly resigns.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: a palestinian 24-year-old stabs and injures an israeli security officer at jerusalem's central bus station. the attacker was arrested.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: palmyra attack (december 2016). the sohr, amaq and amaq announced that isil had captured an oil field to the north-west palmyra. (de standaard). (voa). american-led intervention in syria (november-december 2016),: the united states announces it will send 200 additional troops to support the islamic state of iraq (isis) and the levant (from al-raqqah). (reuters), (bbc),

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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 December 1940?

December 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1940 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 10, 1940