Tuesday March 19, 1940: on this day

March 19, 1940 was the 79th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 19, 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 March 19, 1940, who was born and died on March 19, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 19, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Son of the Navy, directed by William Nigh), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 19th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 19, 1940?


March 19, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 79th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1940 can also be written as 3/19/1940 in the US and as 19/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1940 in March 1940 calendar

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March 19, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 19, 1940:

  • French government of edouard daladier falls.
  • Failed british air raid on german base at sylt.

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March 19, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 19, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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March 19, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 19, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 March 19, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:30 pm and setting at 03:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.

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Who was born on March 19, 1940?


Famous people born on March 19, 1940:

  • Thedford Hughes

    Acclaimed poet whose works explore themes of nature and spirituality.

  • Belvie Brown

    Acclaimed poet celebrated for their evocative verses.

  • Tildon Hill

    Known for creating innovative sculptures using recycled materials.

  • Lafreda Whitson

    Known for her innovative use of materials in sculptures.

  • Seferino Torres

    Noted chemist who made significant contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Alvie Eldridge

    Known for creating intricate metal sculptures.

  • Carlo Minnaja
  • Chiara Pinfari
  • Valentino Castellani
  • Karl Lennartz
  • Andrew Mate
  • Sergio Tenente
  • Barbara Franklin
  • Don Mackay
  • Mike Keen
  • Gabriel Díaz Berbel

Whose famous birthday is on March 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 19th:

  • Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis

    American actor.

  • Ursula Andress
    Ursula Andress

    Swiss actress and sex icon of the 1960s.

  • Glenn Close
    Glenn Close

    American actress, born to a surgeon and a 12th-generation new englander who was raised on a 500-acre family estate.

  • Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan

    American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.

  • Philip Roth
    Philip Roth

    American author, educator and novelist who taught at princeton as well as at writer's workshops.

  • Simone Renant
    Simone Renant

    France actor.

  • Simon Yam
    Simon Yam

    Hong kong producer and actor.

  • Phyllis Newman
    Phyllis Newman

    American actress and singer (d. 2019).

  • Irving Wallace
    Irving Wallace

    American writer, who at one point had a worldwide readership of over 600 million people.

  • Tanushree Dutta
    Tanushree Dutta

    Femina miss india 2004, indian actress and model femina miss india 2004.

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March 19, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 1 day old,

or 4387 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30713 days old,

if you were born on March 19, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 1940?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 19th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 19, 1940.

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March 19, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 19, 1940:

  • Josip Marohnić

    Croatian physicist known for his contributions to the field of optics.

  • Gustaaf Sap

    Belgian minister of economic affairs dies at the age 54.

  • Camilla Del Soldato

What famous deaths happened on March 19th?

Famous deaths on March 19th:

  • Paul Scofield
    Paul Scofield

    Hurst, england -- actor.

  • Cesare Danova
    Cesare Danova

    American film and television actor (born in 1926).

  • Richard Beckinsale
    Richard Beckinsale

    Actor (doing time.

  • Arthur C. Clarke

    A British science fiction writer, science writer, and futurist, best known for the novel '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

  • Izzabell Brontë

    Izzabell Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Loui de Broglie

    Known for his research in quantum theory, particularly the wave-particle duality of matter.

  • Jaime Sabines

    Mexican contemporary poet.

  • Rosamae Rohr

    Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

  • Chandell Shorter

    Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Stephen Wise

    Stephen Wise was a prominent American Reform rabbi and Zionist leader.

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March 19, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 19, 1940:

  • Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain.
  • Roman Catholicism and Church of England - Saint Joseph's Day for Saint Joseph of Nazareth, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stepfather of Jesus; patron saint of Belgium, a good death, carpenters hence also (alternative) Father's Day in Spain, Portugal, Belgium
  • Mojoday in Discordianism
  • The swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California.
  • The first day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.

Saints celebrated on March 19, 1940:

  • Saint Adeltrudis (d.670)
  • Saint Landoald

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March 19, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 19, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Son of the Navy

Son of the Navy

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Nigh

Starring: Jean Parker, James Dunn, Martin Spellman, Selmer Jackson

The Courageous Dr. Christian

The Courageous Dr. Christian

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Bernard Vorhaus

Starring: Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Tom Neal

Gang War

Gang War

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Leo C. Popkin

Starring: Ralph Cooper, Gladys Snyder, Reginald Fenderson, Laurence Criner

Rebecca

Rebecca

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson

Country: United States of America

Primrose Path

Primrose Path

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gregory La Cava

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Joel McCrea, Marjorie Rambeau, Henry Travers

Country: United States of America

March 19, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 19, 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:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1939

Starring: A.G. Street

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1939

Directed by: nbcu

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Who was the US President on March 19, 1940?

On March 19, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 19, 1940?

On March 19, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 19, 1940?

On March 19, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 19th?

March 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of March. 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 March 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, international military intervention against isil, battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian democratic forces announces progress in syria following the capture of an isil camp near baghuz.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin - the turkish-backed free syrian army rebels pillage the syrian city afrin.
  • 2017 - New zealand-united states relations : new zealand expelled an unnamed diplomat from the united states after he refused to waive immunity in a police investigation.

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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 March 1940?

March 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1940 calendar looked like.

Tuesday March 19, 1940