Tuesday July 16, 1940: on this day

July 16, 1940 was the 198th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 16, 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 July 16, 1940, who was born and died on July 16, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Pride and Prejudice, directed by Robert Z. Leonard), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 16, 1940?


July 16, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1940 can also be written as 7/16/1940 in the US and as 16/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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July 16, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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July 16, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:58 pm and setting at 04:05 am.

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

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Who was born on July 16, 1940?


Famous people born on July 16, 1940:

  • Ivan Kupala

    Ivan Kupala was a prominent Ukrainian political figure during the late 20th century.

  • Achille Perilli

    Italian computer scientist known for his contributions to computer graphics and computer art.

  • Tony Jackson

    Liverpool, england -- searchers - rock bassist / singer.

  • Rinaldo Camaioni
  • Antonio Ghelfi
  • Arthur Moreira-Lima
  • Lucy Shapiro

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

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July 16, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 13 days old,

or 4367 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30572 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1940?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 16, 1940.

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July 16, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 1940:

  • Alexander Koenig

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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July 16, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 1940:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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July 16, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver

Country: United States of America

They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: George Raft, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino

Country: United States of America

Blondie Has Servant Trouble

Blondie Has Servant Trouble

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Frank R. Strayer

Starring: Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Daisy

When the Daltons Rode

When the Daltons Rode

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Randolph Scott, Kay Francis, Brian Donlevy, George Bancroft

Boys of the City

Boys of the City

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Hal E. Chester, Frankie Burke

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Who was the US President on July 16, 1940?

On July 16, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1940?

On July 16, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1940?

On July 16, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

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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 July 1940?

July 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1940 calendar looked like.

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