Sunday April 14, 1940: on this day

April 14, 1940 was the 105th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 14, 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 14, 1940, who was born and died on April 14, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 14, 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 14th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 14, 1940?


April 14, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 105th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1940 can also be written as 4/14/1940 in the US and as 14/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1940 in April 1940 calendar

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April 14, 1940: What happened on that day?


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April 14, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 14, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.

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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 14, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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April 14, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 14, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 12:48 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 14, 1940?


Famous people born on April 14, 1940:

  • Julie Christie

    Award-winning actress known for her performances in films like 'Darling' and 'Doctor Zhivago.

  • David Hope

    Baron hope of thornes, english archbishop and academic.

  • Richard Thompson

    Richard thompson english academic and physician.

  • David Hope, Baron Hope of Thornes

    Clergyman.

  • Patricia Bruder in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Marie Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau
  • Gregorio Alicata

Whose famous birthday is on April 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 14th:

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Sarah Michelle Gellar

    Sarah michelle gellar is an american actress best known for her role as buffy summers in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • John Bell
    John Bell

    John bell is a renowned guitarist known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the music industry.

  • Anthony Michael Hall
    Anthony Michael Hall

    Anthony michael hall is an american actor known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the breakfast club and sixteen candles.

  • Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin

    Abigail Breslin is an American actress known for her roles in movies such as 'Little Miss Sunshine' and 'Zombieland'.

  • Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody

    He was an american actor who won an oscar for best actor in 2003 after his performance in "the pianist", (2002).

  • Julie Christie
    Julie Christie

    Born in india, british actress, trained in paris, and then staged in london in 1948.

  • Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle

    He is a scottish actor who has never played the same role twice.

  • Alexandre Jardin
    Alexandre Jardin

    French writer, and the son of pascal jardin.

  • Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi

    Scottish actor, screenwriter, and film director.

  • Brad Garrett
    Brad Garrett

    American actor.

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April 14, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 5 days old,

or 4379 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30655 days old,

if you were born on April 14, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1940?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 14, 1940.

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April 14, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 14, 1940:

  • Zaharina Dimitrova
  • Niccola Gabiani

What famous deaths happened on April 14th?

Famous deaths on April 14th:

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Bibi Andersson
    Bibi Andersson

    Bibi andersson was a swedish actress known for her collaborations with director ingmar bergman, including her role in the film 'persona'.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

  • Burl Ives
    Burl Ives

    American singer of folk music, early american ballads, and actor in movies and television.

  • Anthony Newley
    Anthony Newley

    British-american singer and actor.

  • Ellen Corby
    Ellen Corby

    American actress and character actor, first seen on screen in 1933.

  • Jonathan Frid
    Jonathan Frid

    Actor (barnabas collins-dark shadows).

  • Thurston Harris
    Thurston Harris

    American singer (born 1931).

  • Vladimir Mayakovsky
    Vladimir Mayakovsky

    Russian and soviet poet, playwright and artist, as well as stage and film actors.

  • Fredric March
    Fredric March

    American actor, who was a strong leading man and well-known in hollywood and broadway for his thoughtful and sensitive performances.

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April 14, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 14, 1940:

  • Vishu - Harvest festival in Kerala, India.
  • N'Ko Alphabet Day - the anniversary of the day the N'Ko alphabet was completed in 1949.
  • Tamil New Year - Celebrations for Tamils all over the world.
  • New Year Celebrations in parts of India and whole of Sri Lanka.
  • Baisakhi - Celebrations in Punjab, India.
  • Poila Baisakh - Celebrations in Bengal, India.
  • Youth Day in Angola.
  • Black Day - Informal celebration day for single people in South Korea.
  • 2nd Day Passover (in 2006) - Jewish festival.

Observances on April 14, 1940:

  • World Chagas Disease Day [WHO]

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April 14, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 14, 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 14, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 14, 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 14, 1940?

On April 14, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 14, 1940?

On April 14, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 14, 1940?

On April 14, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 14th?

April 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 tornadoes: a minimum of eight people are killed by tornadoes in the southern united states. these severe storms bring floods and tornadoes.
  • 2018 - Syria civil war: 2018 bombing of damascus, homs and damascus: on saturday morning, the united states, france and britain launched missile strikes against chemical weapons sites and other military facilities in response to douma's chemical attack. russia calls for an emergency meeting at the united nations security council to discuss its plans to supply s-300 missile systems in syria.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan ministry of defense, 36 suspected isil militants were killed and no civilians were injured in yesterday's bombing of nangarhar province with the so-called "mother of bombs" (gbu-43) a ministry spokesperson stated that these deaths were not independently verified.

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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.

Discover how April 1940 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 14, 1940