Friday November 15, 1940: on this day

November 15, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 320th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 15, 1940 can also be written as 11/15/1940 in the US and as 15/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

November 15, 1940 in November 1940 calendar

Here's what happened on November 15, 1940:

• 1st black to sign hockey contract-arthur dorrington and ac seagulls
• New york midtown tunnel linking manhattan and queens opens to traffic
• First 75,000 men called to armed forces duty during peacetime in us.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 15th 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 15, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 15, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 15, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 15, 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 15, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:22 pm and setting at 07:53 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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Your place in the Universe on November 15, 1940

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Famous people born on November 15, 1940:

• Sam Waterston

  American actor on stage, tv, and film.

• Devoiry Brodsky

  Acclaimed poet with a unique style.

• Roberto Cavalli

  Roberto cavalli is an italian fashion designer known for his exotic prints and for creating the sand-blasted look for jeans.

• Lynora Sinclair

  Lynora Sinclair was a celebrated Canadian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

• Calel Rapoport

  Calel Rapoport was a Russian-American chemist who specialized in the study of organic chemistry.

• Helia Aliprantis

  Helia Aliprantis was a Greek-American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of economics.

• Wolfgang Zimmerer

  From the mid-1970s through the late 1960s, german bobsledder.

• Nicandro Gutiérrez

  Nicandro Gutiérrez was a renowned Argentinian playwright known for his socially conscious and experimental plays.

• Mauro Anderlini

  Former Swiss politician and member of the National Council.

• Hank Wangford

  English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and physician.

• Tony Mendez

  Retired american cia technical operations officer who specialized in supporting clandestine and covert cia missions.

• Ulf Pilgaard

  Danish screenwriter and actor.

• Carl Thorne

  American petroleum engineer and ceo at energy services, which offers a variety of oil services and equipment.

• Maurice Depalmas

  French jockey who won the arc de triomphe riding soltikoff in 1962.

• Michel De Bonnecorse

  Diplomat and senior french official.

• Sam Waterston in Cambridge

  Massachusetts, usa; actor.

• Ferenc Nógrádi

Whose famous birthday is on November 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 15th:

• Petula Clark

  Petula Clark is a British singer, actress, and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like 'Downtown' and 'I Know a Place'.

• Shailene Woodley

  Shailene woodley is an american actress known for her roles in the divergent series and the fault in our stars.

• Virginie Ledoyen

  She is a french actress of spanish heritage.

• Gaby Espino

  Gaby espino is a venezuelan actress and model known for her roles in telenovelas and her work in the entertainment industry.

• Edward Asner

  Edward asner is an american actor known for his role as lou grant in the mary tyler moore show and its spin-off series.

• François Ozon

  French screenwriter and producer of director films.

• Gloria Foster

  American actress (d. 2001).

• Bob Gunton

  American actor.

• Roger Donaldson

  Screenwriter and producer of australian-new zealand directors.

• Laura Smet

  Laura smet is a french actress known for her work in french cinema and television.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 15, 1940?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 15, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 15, 1940.

Famous people died on November 15, 1940:

• Reginald Fitzroy

  Fitzroy was a British botanist who specialized in the study of ferns and mosses.

• Alvey Carpenter

  Alvey Carpenter was an American inventor who held several patents for mechanical devices.

• Aldo Cagnoli

What famous deaths happened on November 15th?

Famous deaths on November 15th:

• Tyrone Power

  American actor of third generation.

• Saeed Jaffrey

  Actor in indian-english (d. 2015).

• Enid Markey

  Actress (foolish mothers civilization), dies in 85.

• John Le Mesurier

  An english actor best known for his role as sergeant arthur wilson, a comedy character on bbc's dad's army (1968aeur'77).

• Mona Washbourne

  Actress (blue bird and games), dies aged 84.

• Lillieanna Chang

  Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

• Stokely Carmichael

  Prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement and author of influential works on race and activism.

• Margaret Mead

  An American cultural anthropologist who was a frequently featured writer and speaker in the mass media throughout the 20th century.

• Prosperity Smith

  Renowned economist who contributed to theories on economic growth and development.

• Delawrence White

  Key figure in the civil rights movement advocating for equality and justice.

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Holidays on November 15, 1940:

• Austria - Saint Leopold's day -- no school in Vienna, Lower Austria and Upper Austria
• USA - America Recycles Day
• Roman festivals - Festival in honor of Feronia (others say 13 November)
• Brazil - Republic Proclamation Day (1889)
• R.C. Saints - Albert the Great
• Palestine - Independence Day (declared 1988)
• Eastern Orthodoxy - Feast of Saint Philip the Apostle and the beginning of Winter Lent; also see November 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Norway - The official skolebrád-day on Sunnland skole

November 15, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 15, 1940 was Down Argentina Way by Bob Crosby & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

November 15, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 15, 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. Bob Crosby & His Orchestra - Down Argentina Way