Wednesday August 14, 1940: on this day

August 14, 1940 was the 227th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 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 August 14, 1940, who was born and died on August 14, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Young People, directed by Allan Dwan), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 1940?


August 14, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1940 can also be written as 8/14/1940 in the US and as 14/8/1940 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1940 in August 1940 calendar

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August 14, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 1940:

  • Dutch premier de geer vacations in switzerland

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 14th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 03:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Who was born on August 14, 1940?


Famous people born on August 14, 1940:

  • Tom Eyen

    American playwright, lyricist and television writer.

  • Alexei Panshin

    American author, hugo and nebula award winner.

  • Dash Crofts

    Dash Crofts is a musician best known as one half of the soft rock duo Seals and Crofts.

  • Arthur Laffer

    Economist.

  • Maria Buccella

    Italian glamour model, miss italy contestant (1959), and film actress.

  • Dash Crofts in Cisco

    Texas, usa.

  • Galen Hall

    Wlaf head coach (orlando thunder, rhein fire).

  • Filippo Strofaldi
  • Eddie Wilson
  • Sergio Erede
  • Lila Morillo
  • Gabriel Cisneros
  • Ricardo Sánchez Candelas
  • Arístides Royo

Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

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


You are 83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 15 days old,

or 4363 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30543 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 1940.

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

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 14, 1940:

  • Heron Allen

    Heron Allen was a British journalist known for his work in various fields including music, zoology, and literature.

  • Jindřich Rezek
  • Alois Stoeckl

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Xayne Fitzgerald

    Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

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


Holidays on August 14, 1940:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day

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

The most popular movies on August 14, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Young People

Young People

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Shirley Temple, Jack Oakie, Charlotte Greenwood, Arleen Whelan

Brigham Young

Brigham Young

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Dean Jagger, Brian Donlevy

Foreign Correspondent

Foreign Correspondent

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders

Country: United States of America

Stranger on the Third Floor

Stranger on the Third Floor

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Boris Ingster

Starring: Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet, Charles Waldron

The Durango Kid

The Durango Kid

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lambert Hillyer

Starring: Charles Starrett, Luana Walters, Kenneth MacDonald, Francis Walker

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Who was the US President on August 14, 1940?

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

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

On August 14, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 1940?

On August 14, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of August. 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 August 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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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 August 1940?

August 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1940 calendar looked like.

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