Friday October 11, 1940: on this day

October 11, 1940 was the 285th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 11, 1940, who was born and died on October 11, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 11, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me) by Ink Spots), movies (e.g. The Great Dictator, directed by Charles Chaplin), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 11, 1940?


October 11, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 285th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1940 can also be written as 10/11/1940 in the US and as 11/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:05 pm and setting at 02:32 am.

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

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Who was born on October 11, 1940?


Famous people born on October 11, 1940:

  • Christoph Blocher

    Swiss politician, industrialist, former member of the swiss federal council (2004) - 2007.

  • Lucy Morgan

    American newspaper reporter.

  • David McFadden

    Poet.

  • Pouri Banayi

    Iranian actress.

  • Jacques Kossowski
  • Jean-Claude Schindelholz

Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:

  • Nivin Pauly
    Nivin Pauly

    Renowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.

  • Amitabh Bachchan
    Amitabh Bachchan

    Indian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.

  • Luke Perry
    Luke Perry

    Luke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Rakul Preet Singh
    Rakul Preet Singh

    Rakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Michelle Trachtenberg
    Michelle Trachtenberg

    Michelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...

  • Emily Deschanel
    Emily Deschanel

    She is an american actress, both on film and television.

  • Mario Lopez
    Mario Lopez

    Mario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.

  • Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski

    Jane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.

  • Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer

    Matt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.

  • Jodi Benson
    Jodi Benson

    Jodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.

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


You are 83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 14 days old,

or 4358 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30512 days old,

if you were born on October 11, 1940.

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

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 11, 1940:

  • Veto Volterra

    Veto Volterra was an Italian mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to the field of mathematical biology.

  • Lluis Companys

    President of generalitat of catalonia, shot (born 1882).

What famous deaths happened on October 11th?

Famous deaths on October 11th:

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville

    Bonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.

  • Richard Denning
    Richard Denning

    Poughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).

  • Richard Cromwell
    Richard Cromwell

    Oliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.

  • Paul Shenar
    Paul Shenar

    Actor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.

  • Chico Marx
    Chico Marx

    American comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.

  • Chester Conklin
    Chester Conklin

    Actor (greed modern times), dies in 83.

  • Dorotea Lange

    American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.

  • Eddith Piaf

    Renowned French businesswoman with a diverse portfolio.

  • Redd Foxx

    Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.

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


Observances on October 11, 1940:

  • International Day of the Girl Child
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October 11, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 11, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 11, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1940 was We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me) by Ink Spots, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 11, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 11, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me)

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

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

The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Chaplin

Starring: Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner

Country: United States of America

Arise, My Love

Arise, My Love

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Ray Milland, Dennis O'Keefe, Walter Abel

The Long Voyage Home

The Long Voyage Home

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

Too Many Girls

Too Many Girls

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Abbott

Starring: Lucille Ball, Richard Carlson, Ann Miller, Eddie Bracken

Country: United States of America

Third Finger, Left Hand

Third Finger, Left Hand

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman

October 11, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 11, 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 October 11, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 11, 1940?

On October 11, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 11th?

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

  • 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
  • 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),

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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 October 1940?

October 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1940 calendar looked like.

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