Tuesday December 17, 1940: on this day

December 17, 1940 was the 352nd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1940, who was born and died on December 17, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. There I Go by Will Bradley & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Kitty Foyle, directed by Sam Wood), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1940?


December 17, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1940 can also be written as 12/17/1940 in the US and as 17/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1940 in December 1940 calendar

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December 17, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1940:

  • British troops occupies sollum
  • President roosevelt, at his regular press conference, first sets forth the outline of his plan to send aid to great britain that will become known as lend-lease.

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December 17, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 17, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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December 17, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:41 pm and setting at 09:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.

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Who was born on December 17, 1940?


Famous people born on December 17, 1940:

  • Geoffrey West

    Contributed to the study of scaling laws in biology and urban systems.

  • María Velasco

    Mexican actress, screenwriter and director of mexican actresses (d. 2015).

  • Kåre Valebrokk

    Norwegian journalist (d. 2013).

  • Édika
  • Christian Piquemal
  • Gustavo Trigo
  • Nicolae Lupescu
  • Gianni Carlo Sciolla
  • Édika (Édouard Karali
  • Anna Prucnal
  • Alicia Muñoz

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 12 days old,

or 4345 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30418 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 1940.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1940?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 17, 1940.

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December 17, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1940:

  • Alicia Boole Stott

    Alicia Boole Stott was a British mathematician known for her work in geometry and four-dimensional space.

  • Alicia Boole
  • Xhaferr Ypi

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1940 was There I Go by Will Bradley & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 17, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There I Go
  2. - I Give You My Word
  3. - So You're the One
  4. - Along the Santa Fe Trail

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December 17, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, Eduardo Ciannelli

Country: United States of America

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, John Rawlins

Starring: Warren Hull, Wade Boteler, Anne Nagel, Keye Luke

Her First Romance

Her First Romance

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Edith Fellows, Wilbur Evans, Julie Bishop, Alan Ladd

Chad Hanna

Chad Hanna

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour, Linda Darnell, Guy Kibbee

The Invisible Woman

The Invisible Woman

Release year: 1940

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: Virginia Bruce, John Barrymore, John Howard, Charles Ruggles

December 17, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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 December 17, 1940?

On December 17, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1940?

On December 17, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1940?

On December 17, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1940?

December 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1940 calendar looked like.

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