Tuesday February 20, 1940: on this day

February 20, 1940 was the 51st day of the year 1940, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 20, 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 February 20, 1940, who was born and died on February 20, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The House of the Seven Gables, directed by Joe May), 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 February 20th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 20, 1940?


February 20, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1940 can also be written as 2/20/1940 in the US and as 20/2/1940 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 1940:

  • Larry clinton and his orchestra record limehouse blues

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February 20, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 20, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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February 20, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 20, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 February 20, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 02:43 pm and setting at 05:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1940.

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Who was born on February 20, 1940?


Famous people born on February 20, 1940:

  • Caly Calyampudi

    Indian politician known for his contributions to the state of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Blasa Moreno

    Blasa Moreno is a renowned Argentinian essayist known for her incisive social and political commentary.

  • Jimmy Greaves

    English international footballer and tv pundit (d. 2021).

  • Cinch Evans

    Cinch Evans was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

  • Barbara Laine Ellis in Olympia

    Washington, usa; singer (fleetwoods).

  • RA Weiss

    Director, institute of cancer research.

  • Christoph Eschenbach

    Breslau (germany) -- pianist/conductor.

  • Christopher Lydon

    Lydon, an american journalist and broadcaster is perhaps best remembered as the host of "the connection", a thoughtful call in public...

  • Rudolf Edlinger
  • Kazimierz Frelkiewicz
  • Francesca Gordigiani
  • Renato Romano
  • Buffy Sainte-Marie
  • Francesco Stacchino

Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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February 20, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months and 4 days old,

or 4392 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30745 days old,

if you were born on February 20, 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 February 20, 1940?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 20, 1940.

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February 20, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 20, 1940:

  • Clarence Lidington
  • George Periolat
  • Leon Sternbach

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

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February 20, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 20, 1940:

  • World Day of Social Justice

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February 20, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 20, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joe May

Starring: George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price, Dick Foran

Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre

Charlie Chan in Panama

Charlie Chan in Panama

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Foster

Starring: Sidney Toler, Jean Rogers, Lionel Atwill, Mary Nash

Knights of the Range

Knights of the Range

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Russell Hayden, Victor Jory, Jean Parker, Morris Ankrum

Castle on the Hudson

Castle on the Hudson

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: John Garfield, Ann Sheridan, Pat O'Brien, Burgess Meredith

February 20, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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 February 20, 1940?

On February 20, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1940?

On February 20, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 20, 1940?

On February 20, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 20th?

February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

Find out more about February 20th

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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 February 1940?

February 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1940 calendar looked like.

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