Wednesday March 13, 1940: on this day

March 13, 1940 was the 73rd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 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 March 13, 1940, who was born and died on March 13, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 13, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Rebecca, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), 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 March 13th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 13, 1940?


March 13, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 73rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1940 can also be written as 3/13/1940 in the US and as 13/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1940 in March 1940 calendar

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March 13, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 13, 1940:

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 13, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 08:22 am and setting at 10:29 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 13, 1940?


Famous people born on March 13, 1940:

  • Jacqueline Sassard

    French actress.

  • Candi Staton

    Candi Staton is a renowned singer known for hits like 'Young Hearts Run Free'.

  • Christopher Gable

    English actor and choreographer.

  • Haloli Richter

    Austrian-american astrologer haloli, who had a practice of international dimensions and a professional practice, died september 11, 2004, at...

  • Dieter Harlfinger
  • Giuseppe Torelli
  • Maria Helena Cardoso
  • Vittorio Dal Pozzo
  • Alfonso Cortina

Whose famous birthday is on March 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 13th:

  • Kaya Scodelario
    Kaya Scodelario

    Kaya scodelario is a british tv actress known for her role as effy stonem in the tv series skins.

  • Pascal Légitimus
    Pascal Légitimus

    French comedian and actor.

  • Pierre Niney
    Pierre Niney

    French stage and film actor, member of the coma(c)die-franassaise.

  • Deborah Raffin
    Deborah Raffin

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Julia Migenes
    Julia Migenes

    American actresses and sopranos.

  • Joseph Mascolo
    Joseph Mascolo

    American actor.

  • April Matson
    April Matson

    American singer and actress.

  • Tim Story
    Tim Story

    American producer and director.

  • Lucy Fry
    Lucy Fry

    Tv actress.

  • Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch

    Emile hirsch is an american actor known for his roles in films such as into the wild and the girl next door.

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


You are 84 years and 6 days old,

or 1008 months and 6 days old,

or 4383 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30687 days old,

if you were born on March 13, 1940.

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

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 13th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 13, 1940:

  • Paul Desjardins
  • Gustav Frederik Holm
  • La Jana

What famous deaths happened on March 13th?

Famous deaths on March 13th:

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Maureen Stapleton
    Maureen Stapleton

    American actress with a talent for comedy.

  • Betsy Blair
    Betsy Blair

    American actress on stage and film, (born in 1923).

  • Clarence Darrow
    Clarence Darrow

    American lawyer, best known for his "scopes trial" in 1925, where he defended william jennings bryan.

  • Lucille Ricksen
    Lucille Ricksen

    American actress (born in 1909).

  • Breeonna Taylor

    African American emergency room technician who became a symbol of police brutality and racial injustice.

  • Ivo Andric

    Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslav novelist known for works like 'The Bridge on the Drina'.

  • Andric Ivo

    Yugoslav novelist and politician who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.

  • Elihu Thomson

    Co-founder of General Electric and inventor in the field of electrical engineering.

  • Hilery Putnam

    Renowned for his work in philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and mathematics.

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

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

Rebecca

Rebecca

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson

Country: United States of America

Primrose Path

Primrose Path

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gregory La Cava

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Joel McCrea, Marjorie Rambeau, Henry Travers

Country: United States of America

Band Waggon

Band Waggon

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Marcel Varnel

Starring: Arthur Askey, Jack Hylton and His Band, Richard Murdoch, Pat Kirkwood

Midnight Limited

Midnight Limited

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, George Cleveland, Edward Keane

Virginia City

Virginia City

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, Randolph Scott, Humphrey Bogart

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1939

Starring: A.G. Street

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1939

Directed by: nbcu

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Who was the US President on March 13, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 13, 1940?

On March 13, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 13th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: according to the sohr, russian air strikes and syrian government shelling have occurred in idlib province. this was the first such raids after a september truce agreement. at least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
  • 2018 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. maoists set fire to a mine-protected vehicle belonging to crpf personnel.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least one person dies and eight others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a bus carrying kabul government employees.

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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 March 1940?

March 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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