Thursday November 14, 1940: on this day

November 14, 1940 was the 319th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is November 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 November 14, 1940, who was born and died on November 14, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 14, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down Argentina Way by Bob Crosby & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Little Nellie Kelly, directed by Norman Taurog), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 14, 1940?


November 14, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 319th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 14, 1940 can also be written as 11/14/1940 in the US and as 14/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

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November 14, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 14, 1940:

  • During wwii, german planes destroy most of coventry, england
  • World war ii: in england, the city of coventry is heavily bombed by german luftwaffe bombers. coventry cathedral is almost completely destroyed.
  • An unexploded pipe bomb is found in the consolidated edison office building (only years later is the culprit, george metesky, apprehended).
  • The jamaica association of local government officers is founded.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 14th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 14, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:43 pm and setting at 06:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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Who was born on November 14, 1940?


Famous people born on November 14, 1940:

  • Guy Autran

    French architect who specialized in prisons.

  • Michel Vaxès
  • Géza d'Asburgo-Lorena
  • Susan Zuccotti

Whose famous birthday is on November 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 14th:

  • Joseph Simmons
    Joseph Simmons

    Joseph simmons, also known as run, is a rapper and founding member of the influential hip-hop group run-d.

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Veronica Lake
    Veronica Lake

    Veronica lake was an american film actress known for her femme fatale roles and her signature peek-a-boo hairstyle.

  • Frances Conroy
    Frances Conroy

    Frances conroy is an american actress known for her roles in the television series six feet under and american horror story.

  • Josh Duhamel
    Josh Duhamel

    Josh duhamel is an american actor known for his roles in the transformers film series and the tv show las vegas.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Marco Leonardi
    Marco Leonardi

    Australian-italian actor.

  • Ginger Lynn
    Ginger Lynn

    Ginger lynn is an american actress and model known for her work in the adult film industry.

  • Paul McGann
    Paul McGann

    British actor.

  • Brian Keith
    Brian Keith

    American actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...

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


You are 83 years 5 months old,

or 1001 months and 13 days old,

or 4354 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30480 days old,

if you were born on November 14, 1940.

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

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 14th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 14, 1940:

  • Lytle Swann

    Lytle Swann was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Ernesto Trevisi
  • Pasquale Santilli
  • Edmondo Buccarelli
  • Francesco Spinucci

What famous deaths happened on November 14th?

Famous deaths on November 14th:

  • Joseph Bernardin
    Joseph Bernardin

    American roman catholic cardinal, whose style was pastoral and not imperial.

  • Warren Mitchell
    Warren Mitchell

    English screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).

  • Johnny Mack Brown
    Johnny Mack Brown

    Actor (lawman is born, back trail), passes away at the age of 70.

  • Gottfried Leibniz

    German philosopher, mathematician, and polymath, who is one of the most influential intellectuals in Western history.

  • Gwen Ifill

    Gwen Ifill was a respected journalist and television newscaster, known for her work on PBS NewsHour.

  • Dinna Fitzgerald

    Dinna Fitzgerald was an acclaimed Irish playwright whose works often explored the themes of Irish history, culture, and the human condition.

  • Elverda Wright

    Renowned poet whose works focused on nature and spirituality.

  • Kiyo Saki

    Renowned British author known for his witty and satirical short stories.

  • Harbert Moore

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Enzio

    King of Sardinia and illegitimate son of Emperor Frederick II.

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


Holidays on November 14, 1940:

  • India - Birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru: Children's Day
  • United States - National Children's Book Week begins
  • Roman festivals - Equorum Probatio

Observances on November 14, 1940:

  • World Diabetes Day
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November 14, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 14, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 11th and November 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 14, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 14, 1940 was Down Argentina Way by Bob Crosby & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

November 14, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 14, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 11th and November 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down Argentina Way

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

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

Little Nellie Kelly

Little Nellie Kelly

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Judy Garland, George Murphy, Charles Winninger, Douglas McPhail

You'll Find Out

You'll Find Out

Release year: 1940

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Kay Kyser, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi

Phantom of Chinatown

Phantom of Chinatown

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Phil Rosen

Starring: Keye Luke, Lotus Long, Grant Withers, Charles Miller

The Letter

The Letter

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson, Frieda Inescort

Country: United States of America

Three Men from Texas

Three Men from Texas

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Andy Clyde, Morris Ankrum

November 14, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on November 14, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 14, 1940?

On November 14, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about November 14th?

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

  • 2018 - Anglophone crisis: at least 30 ambazonian separatists were killed by the cameroonian armed forces during intense clashes that erupted in cameroon's english speaking region. also, donga-mantung's mayor is shot to death.
  • 2017 - 2017 zimbabwean coup d’etat: six apcs and soldiers directing traffic were spotted in harare on the day general constantino chiwenga intervened to stop a purge within zanupf. the general has been accused by the party of treason.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: in samarinda, a child is killed and three more are injured in an attack.

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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 November 1940?

November 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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