Tuesday September 17, 1940: on this day

September 17, 1940 was the 261st day of the year 1940, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is September 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 September 17, 1940, who was born and died on September 17, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Strike Up the Band, directed by Busby Berkeley), TV series books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 17, 1940?


September 17, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 261st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1940 can also be written as 9/17/1940 in the US and as 17/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 1940:

  • Nazis deprive jews of possessions
  • September 18 ampndash wwii: in the atlantic with the loss of 248 of the 406 on board, including child evacuees bound for canada. this results in cancellation of the british children's overseas reception board's plan to relocate children overseas.
  • World war ii: due to setbacks in the battle of britain and approaching autumn weather, hitler postpones operation sea lion.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on September 17th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:30 pm and setting at 08:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.

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Who was born on September 17, 1940?


Famous people born on September 17, 1940:

  • Lorella De Luca
    Lorella De Luca

    Italian television, film, and voice actress.

  • Jan Eliasson

    Swedish diplomat and politician 4th deputy secretary general of the united nations.

  • Peter Lever

    English cricketer.

  • Gilberto Parlotti

    Italian motorcycle racer (d. 1972).

  • Sotiris Moustakas

    Actor cypriot-greek (d. 2007).

  • Salvatore Ricciardi
  • István Móna
  • Heidelinde Weis
  • Antonio Prevosto

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

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


You are 83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 6 days old,

or 4362 weeks

or 30534 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 17, 1940?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 17, 1940:

  • Fortunato Ballerini
  • Enrico Giammarco
  • Paul Lecaron
  • Panas Saksahans'kyj
  • Albert Weber

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Suleman the Great

    Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 17th

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September 17, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 17, 1940:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1940:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]

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

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

Strike Up the Band

Strike Up the Band

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman and Orchestra, June Preisser

That Gang of Mine

That Gang of Mine

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Clarence Muse, Dave O'Brien

King of the Royal Mounted

King of the Royal Mounted

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Allan Lane, Robert Strange, Robert Kellard, Lita Conway

Kleider machen Leute

Kleider machen Leute

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Helmut Käutner

Starring: Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Hilde Sessak, Hans Sternberg

The Mummy's Hand

The Mummy's Hand

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Christy Cabanne

Starring: Dick Foran, Peggy Moran, Wallace Ford, Eduardo Ciannelli

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1940?

On September 17, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1940?

September 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1940 calendar looked like.

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