Thursday September 12, 1940: on this day

September 12, 1940 was the 256th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 12, 1940, who was born and died on September 12, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 12, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. King of the Royal Mounted, directed by John English, William Witney), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 12th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 12, 1940?


September 12, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 256th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1940 can also be written as 9/12/1940 in the US and as 12/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

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September 12, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 12, 1940:

  • 4 teens, following their dog down a hole near lascaux france discover 17,000-year-old drawings now known as lascaux cave paintings
  • Italian troops enter egypt
  • Cave paintings are discovered in lascaux, france.
  • An explosion at the hercules powder company plant in kenvil, new jersey kills 51 people and injures over 200.
  • The hercules powder plant disaster in the united states kills 51 people and injures over 200.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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September 12, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on September 12th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:55 pm and setting at 03:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.

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Who was born on September 12, 1940?


Famous people born on September 12, 1940:

  • Keta Khrushchev

    Prominent figure in Cold War politics.

  • Marylon Wu

    Noted physicist known for her research in particle physics and quantum mechanics.

  • Heliodoro Gutiérrez Lara

    Heliodoro Gutiérrez Lara was a respected Colombian journalist and political commentator.

  • David Atwell

    Renowned historian specializing in ancient civilizations.

  • Cleaster Whitehurst Mallett

    Served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.

  • Linda Gray

    Linda gray is an american tv actress best known for her role as sue ellen ewing in the tv series dallas.

  • Mickey Lolich

    American ex-professional baseball player.

  • Skip Hinnant

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to theater.

  • Esme Kaplan

    Esme Kaplan is a former Israeli politician who served in the Knesset.

  • Joachim Frank

    Nobel laureate known for his work in cryo-electron microscopy.

  • Renzo Ferrari

    Renzo Ferrari is a renowned Italian journalist and author.

  • Bunny Lambert

    Bunny Lambert was an American politician who served in the state legislature.

  • Ginette Mazas

    French gymnast who achieved success in the 1960s.

  • Roger K Crouch

    Jamestown, tennessee -- astronaut.

  • Linda Gray in Santa Monica

    California, usa; actress (sue ellen ewing-dallas).

  • Carla Berlusconi

    Silvio berlusconi's italian wife, a noted italian woman.

  • Stephen J Solarz

    American politician (d. 2010).

  • Susan Sennett in Santa Monica

    California, usa; actress ("big bad mama").

  • Gerard Renon

    French business executive.

  • Stephen J

    Solarz; american politician (representative-democrat-new york).

Whose famous birthday is on September 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 12th:

  • Paul Walker
    Paul Walker

    Paul walker was an american actor known for his role in the fast and furious film series.

  • Jennifer Hudson
    Jennifer Hudson

    Jennifer hudson is an american actress and singer known for her powerful vocals and her breakout role in the film dreamgirls, for which she...

  • Mylène Farmer
    Mylène Farmer

    Canadian-french actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Barry White
    Barry White

    American musician.

  • Emmy Rossum
    Emmy Rossum

    Emmy Rossum is a talented actress known for her roles in movies and TV shows such as 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Shameless'.

  • Leslie Cheung
    Leslie Cheung

    Hong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.

  • Ian Holm
    Ian Holm

    Versatile British actor known for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Alien.

  • Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano

    Jersey city, new jersey -- actor (finelli boys, fugitive).

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • Alfie Allen
    Alfie Allen

    Alfie allen is a british tv actor known for his role as theon greyjoy in the popular tv series game of thrones.

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September 12, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 16 days old,

or 4359 weeks

or 30513 days old,

if you were born on September 12, 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 September 12, 1940?

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 12th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on September 12th?

Famous deaths on September 12th:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins

    American actor, best known for portraying norman bates in alfred hitchcock’s 1960 film psycho (born 1932).

  • Jeremy Brett
    Jeremy Brett

    Actor (sherlock holmes and freddie-my fair lady).

  • Tom Ewell
    Tom Ewell

    American actor and singer.

  • Victor Wong
    Victor Wong

    Chinese-american actor (born 1927).

  • Pavle Ivanović

    Prominent physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

  • Aronda Nyakairima

    Ugandan general and politician (b. 1959).

  • Chicago Alden

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

  • Johndaniel Albright

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 12th

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


Holidays on September 12, 1940:

  • Also see September 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Maryland (United States) - Defenders Day
  • Cape Verde - National Day
  • Ethiopia - National Revolution Day (1974)
  • RC Saints - Holy Name of Mary

Observances on September 12, 1940:

  • United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation

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

The most popular movies on September 12, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

King of the Royal Mounted

King of the Royal Mounted

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Allan Lane, Robert Strange, Robert Kellard, Lita Conway

Kleider machen Leute

Kleider machen Leute

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Helmut Käutner

Starring: Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Hilde Sessak, Hans Sternberg

The Mummy's Hand

The Mummy's Hand

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Christy Cabanne

Starring: Dick Foran, Peggy Moran, Wallace Ford, Eduardo Ciannelli

The Howards of Virginia

The Howards of Virginia

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Frank Lloyd

Starring: Cary Grant, Martha Scott, Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Marshal

Before I Hang

Before I Hang

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Nick Grinde

Starring: Boris Karloff, Evelyn Keyes, Bruce Bennett, Edward Van Sloan

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Who was the US President on September 12, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 12, 1940?

On September 12, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 12th?

September 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of September. 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 September 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: yesterday's suicide attack in eastern afghanistan on protesters claimed 68 lives.
  • 2017 - 2016 united states presidential election: hillary clinton publishes what happened, a memoir of her recent presidential campaign. clinton suggested that she might not run for the presidency again in 2020.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: three filipino fishermen were allegedly taken from their trawler by abu sayyaf, a filipino national, off the malaysian island of sabah.

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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 September 1940?

September 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1940 calendar looked like.

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