Saturday April 13, 1940: on this day

April 13, 1940 was the 104th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 13, 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 April 13, 1940, who was born and died on April 13, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 13, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Man with Nine Lives, directed by Nick Grinde), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 13th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 13, 1940?


April 13, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 104th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1940 can also be written as 4/13/1940 in the US and as 13/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1940 in April 1940 calendar

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April 13, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 13, 1940:

  • 2nd battle of narvik-8 german destroyers, destroyed
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 13, 1940
  • Stanley cup: new york rangers beat toronto maple leafs, 4 games to 2.
  • The new york rangers win the stanley cup. it would be another 54 years before their next win.

April 13, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 13, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 13, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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April 13, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 13, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 April 13, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 09:18 am and setting at 12:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.

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Who was born on April 13, 1940?


Famous people born on April 13, 1940:

  • Vladimir Cosma

    French composer, conductor and violinist.

  • Max Mosley

    English racing driver and engineer, co-founded march engineering, former president of the fia (d. 2021).

  • J M G Le Clézio

    J m g le clézio is a french author and nobel prize in literature laureate known for his exploration of cultural diversity and environmental...

  • Najma Heptulla

    Najma Heptulla is an Indian politician and entrepreneur known for her contributions to both fields.

  • Ruby Puryear Hearn

    African-american biophysicist.

  • Mike Beuttler

    Driver of a race car in egypt (d. 1988).

  • Jim McNab

    Scottish footballer (d. 2006).

  • Lester Chambers

    American singer-songwriter (the chambers brothers).

  • Lester Chambers in Flora

    Mississippi, usa.

  • Jean Le Clezio

    France writer.

  • Michael Herr

    Journalist.

  • Jean-Marie Le Clézio

    French professor and author.

  • Frank O'Neill

Whose famous birthday is on April 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 13th:

  • Al Green
    Al Green

    Al green is an american singer and pastor known for his soulful voice and hits like 'let's stay together' and 'tired of being alone'.

  • Ron Perlman
    Ron Perlman

    Ron perlman is a renowned american actor known for his roles in hellboy and sons of anarchy.

  • Christopher Hitchens
    Christopher Hitchens

    English-american journalist and author (d.2011).

  • Jonathan Brandis
    Jonathan Brandis

    American actor and director.

  • Maurice Ronet
    Maurice Ronet

    Nice, france -- actor.

  • Seamus Heaney
    Seamus Heaney

    Nobel prize laureate for irish literature.

  • Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Glenn Howerton
    Glenn Howerton

    American actor.

  • Don Adams
    Don Adams

    American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Stanley Donen
    Stanley Donen

    South carolina, united states -- film director / producer (bedazzled, damn yankees).

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April 13, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 6 days old,

or 4379 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30656 days old,

if you were born on April 13, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1940?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 13, 1940.

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April 13, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 13, 1940:

  • Pierre Marie
  • Carlo Scotti

What famous deaths happened on April 13th?

Famous deaths on April 13th:

  • Michel Bouquet
    Michel Bouquet

    French actor in film.

  • Daniel Pollock
    Daniel Pollock

    Australian actor (b. 1968).

  • Vinod Bose

    Legendary tabla player known for his innovative style and compositions.

  • Lomax Wheeler

    Renowned physicist known for his work in nuclear physics and quantum mechanics.

  • Quinntin Young

    Served as a U.S.

  • Wealthy von Siemens

    German electrical engineer and industrialist.

  • Vasily Vereshchagin

    Russian realist artist known for his war scenes and landscapes.

  • Günter Grass

    German novelist, poet, playwright, and illustrator, nobel prize laureate (b. 1927).

  • Willi Stoph

    German politician and engineer 4th prime minister for east germany (d. 1999).

  • Philippe Volter

    Belgian actor and director (d.2005).

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April 13, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 13, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man with Nine Lives

The Man with Nine Lives

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Nick Grinde

Starring: Boris Karloff, Roger Pryor, Jo Ann Sayers, Stanley Brown

Two Girls on Broadway

Two Girls on Broadway

Release year: 1940

Directed by: S. Sylvan Simon

Starring: Lana Turner, Joan Blondell, George Murphy, Kent Taylor

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor

Starring: Buster Crabbe, Carol Hughes, Charles Middleton, Anne Gwynne

Country: United States of America

Terry and the Pirates

Terry and the Pirates

Release year: 1940

Directed by: James W. Horne

Starring: William Tracy, Jeff York, Joyce Bryant, Allen Jung

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harold S. Bucquet

Starring: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Shepperd Strudwick

April 13, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 13, 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:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

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Who was the US President on April 13, 1940?

On April 13, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 13, 1940?

On April 13, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 13, 1940?

On April 13, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 13th?

April 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of April. 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 April 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and 2019 western libya offensive: aguila salih, the head of the tobruk-based libyan parliament that is rival to the government of national accord stated that the parliament's libyan national army would continue to advance on tripoli despite international calls for them not stop.
  • 2018 - The british government releases a statement stating that it is "highly probable" that the assad regime used chemical arms against its own people. it also stated that, since such an act could not be ignored, britain would cooperate with france and the united states to coordinate an international response. however, the british government did not specify what steps they would take.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), airstrike in nangarhar, april 2017. the united states air force drops gbu-43/b massive orderd ordnance air bomb in nangarhar province in afghanistan. it is believed that the bomb was dropped on an isil tunnel and cave complex. this marks the first time the weapon has been used on the battlefield.

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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 April 1940?

April 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

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