Friday July 12, 1940: on this day

July 12, 1940 was the 194th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 12, 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 12, 1940, who was born and died on July 12, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 12, 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 12th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 12, 1940?


July 12, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 194th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1940 can also be written as 7/12/1940 in the US and as 12/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 12, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th 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 12, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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July 12, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 12, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 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 12, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 12:57 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 12, 1940?


Famous people born on July 12, 1940:

  • Demetres Giannitsos

    Renowned Greek painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Govind Swami

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Shizuo Yoshida

    Pioneer in computer science research.

  • Haston McKenzie

    Renowned for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Delmo Roncarati

    Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Andros Trogadis

    Notable physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Eulamae Davis

    Eulamae Davis was a Jamaican swimmer who represented her country in international competitions.

  • Buryl Finkel

    Co-founder of the retail chain Claire's Stores.

  • Dorlis Aussendorf

    Contributed to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Dodge Ballard

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Glade Gardner

    Former senator known for his advocacy on environmental issues.

  • Karmen Karmen

    Celebrated poet whose works resonate with readers worldwide.

  • Isidro Paredes

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on galaxy formation.

  • Kimble Chambers

    Kimble Chambers was a renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Abelino Sagasti

    Renowned biologist known for his work in marine biology.

  • Francenia Campbell

    Talented painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Granite Bain

    Renowned geologist known for contributions to the study of granite formations.

  • Martel Schultz

    Renowned biologist known for his work in marine ecology.

  • Kalil Abdullah

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Myron Levin

    Renowned for his lyrical poetry exploring themes of nature and love.

Whose famous birthday is on July 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 12th:

  • Bill Cosby
    Bill Cosby

    American comedian and actor.

  • Brian Grazer
    Brian Grazer

    Imagine entertainment was founded by an american screenwriter and producer.

  • Phoebe Tonkin
    Phoebe Tonkin

    Model and actress from australia.

  • Cheryl Ladd
    Cheryl Ladd

    Cheryl Ladd is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Kris Munroe in the television series 'Charlie's Angels'.

  • Parvin Dabas
    Parvin Dabas

    Indian film actor who has appeared in Bollywood movies.

  • Jennifer Saunders
    Jennifer Saunders

    Jennifer saunders is a british comedian, actress, and writer, best known for co-creating and starring in the tv series absolutely fabulous.

  • Mylène Jampanoï
    Mylène Jampanoï

    French actress, born to a french breton father and chinese mother.

  • Richard Simmons
    Richard Simmons

    American guru in multimillion-dollar industry of diet and fitness.

  • Aure Atika
    Aure Atika

    Screenwriter and director of a portuguese-french film star.

  • Milton Berle
    Milton Berle

    American comedian, whose most successful medium is tv.

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July 12, 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 12, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1940?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 12, 1940.

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July 12, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 12th?

Famous deaths on July 12th:

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Kenneth More
    Kenneth More

    British actor.

  • Harvey Pekar
    Harvey Pekar

    American comic book writer (born 1939).

  • Dara Singh
    Dara Singh

    Indian wrestler who later became a popular actor in Hindi cinema.

  • Rajendra Kumar
    Rajendra Kumar

    Actor and producer from pakistani-indian (d. 1999).

  • Gusti Huber
    Gusti Huber

    Mother of bibi, dies at 78 from heart failure.

  • Theodore Roosevelt
    Theodore Roosevelt

    American politician and business leader who received the medal of honor.

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    Jr.

  • Ryer Lam

    Ryer Lam was a brilliant mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of cryptography and data security.

  • Dula Khan

    Famous singer-songwriter in the pop music industry.

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July 12, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 12, 1940:

  • Sveti Petar (St. Peter)
  • Sunset and sunrise occur along Manhattan's street grid centerline
  • Newfoundland - Orangemen's Day
  • Northern Ireland - Battle of the Boyne Day (also known as Orangemen's Day or the Twelfth, see Irish calendar).
  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday (2nd day)
  • The "center pivot irrigation day" of Colorado
  • Kiribati - Independence Day
  • RainMaker Day - Salem, OR.
  • Spo TomT and Prfncipe - Independence Day

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July 12, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 12, 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 12, 1940?

On July 12, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 12, 1940?

On July 12, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 12, 1940?

On July 12, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 12th?

July 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Asasey hotel attack: at least 26 people, including two journalists and nine foreigners, were killed in a car bombing and gun attack at the hotel in kismayo (somalia).
  • 2018 - 2018 japan floods: heavy rains in japan cause death tolls of 209 and 28 respectively.
  • 2017 - Monkey selfie: a case is being heard by the united states court of appeals in san francisco concerning whether or not a celebes crested macaque owns its selfie.

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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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