Thursday July 11, 1940: on this day

July 11, 1940 was the 193rd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 11, 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 July 11, 1940, who was born and died on July 11, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 11, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Boys of the City, directed by Joseph H. Lewis), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 11th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 11, 1940?


July 11, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1940 can also be written as 7/11/1940 in the US and as 11/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 11, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 11, 1940:

  • British and german dogfight above lyme bay
  • World war ii: vichy france regime is formally established. henri philippe petain becomes prime minister of france.

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July 11, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 11, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on July 11th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 11, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 11, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 11, 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 July 11, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:37 pm and setting at 12:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 1940.

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Who was born on July 11, 1940?


Famous people born on July 11, 1940:

  • Jacques Revaux

    French songwriter, most well-known for his 1968 collaboration on "comme d'habitude", which claude franassois and paul anka reworked into "my...

  • Yvon Charbonneau

    French canadian politician and union leader.

  • Rafael Martinez

    Horse trainer.

  • Terry Patchett

    Politician.

Whose famous birthday is on July 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 11th:

  • Lil' Kim
    Lil' Kim

    Lil' kim is a rapper and songwriter known for her provocative lyrics and fashion sense, and for being a prominent figure in the 1990s...

  • Alessia Cara
    Alessia Cara

    Alessia cara is a canadian r&b singer known for her hit songs 'here' and 'scars to your beautiful'.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • David Henrie
    David Henrie

    David henrie is an american actor known for his role as justin russo on the disney channel series wizards of waverly place.

  • Justin Chambers
    Justin Chambers

    Justin chambers is an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Sela Ward
    Sela Ward

    Sela Ward is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Sisters' and 'CSI: NY'.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg

    American producer and actor.

  • Connor Paolo
    Connor Paolo

    American actor.

  • Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

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July 11, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 9 months old,

or 1005 months and 13 days old,

or 4371 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30603 days old,

if you were born on July 11, 1940.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 1940?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 11, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 11, 1940.

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July 11, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 11th?

Famous deaths on July 11th:

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

  • Renée Saint-Cyr
    Renée Saint-Cyr

    Renée saint-cyr was a french actress known for her work in french cinema during the mid-20th century.

  • Frances Langford
    Frances Langford

    Lakeland, florida -- singer (armed forces hour, star time).

  • Larance Olivier

    Larance Olivier was a renowned British actor and director who is considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.

  • George Gershwin

    American composer.

  • Galileah Gershwin

    Gershwin was an American composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American music.

  • John Field

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum field theory.

  • Milan Kundera

    Milan Kundera is a renowned Czech-born French writer and philosopher, known for his novels exploring the human condition and the...

  • Leiby Kletzky

    Young basketball prodigy who tragically passed away at a young age.

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July 11, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 11, 1940:

  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday
  • Feast Day of Saint Benedict (founder of the Benedictine Order)
  • United States: Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven (most locations do this - get a free 7.11oz Slurpee on 7-11).
  • Bonfire night in Northern Ireland, precursor to The_Twelfth
  • Feast Day of Saint Olga (first Russian Saint)
  • United Nations - World Population Day
  • Ireland - National Day of Commemoration held on nearest Sunday to this date (see Irish calendar).
  • China - China National Maritime Day
  • Flanders, region in Belgium (not a public holiday) - Flemish Day (1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs)

Observances on July 11, 1940:

  • World Population Day

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July 11, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 11, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Boys of the City

Boys of the City

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Hal E. Chester, Frankie Burke

Maryland

Maryland

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Walter Brennan, Fay Bainter, Brenda Joyce, John Payne

The Sea Hawk

The Sea Hawk

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Rains, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

All This, and Heaven Too

All This, and Heaven Too

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Bette Davis, Charles Boyer, Jeffrey Lynn, Barbara O'Neil

Country: United States of America

Winners of the West

Winners of the West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor

Starring: Dick Foran, Anne Nagel, Tom Fadden, James Craig

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Who was the US President on July 11, 1940?

On July 11, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 11, 1940?

On July 11, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 11, 1940?

On July 11, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 11th?

July 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of July. 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 July 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a car bomb attack on a funeral of a commander of the libyan national army in benghazi leaves four people dead and more than 30 others injured.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: officials say that 29 soldiers from the afghan army were killed by the taliban in an attack near kunduz. numerous militants are killed in air strikes elsewhere in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish (2015-present). according to the turkish army's overnight air strike in dargecit, eleven militants belonging to the kurdistan workers party were killed.

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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 July 1940?

July 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1940 calendar looked like.

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