Monday December 23, 1940: on this day

December 23, 1940 was the 358th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 23, 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 23, 1940, who was born and died on December 23, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Yes, My Darling Daughter by Dinah Shore), movies (e.g. Hudson's Bay, directed by Irving Pichel), TV series (e.g. Tom And Jerry) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 1940?


December 23, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 358th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1940 can also be written as 12/23/1940 in the US and as 23/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

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December 23, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1940:

  • World war ii: greek submarine papanikolis (?-2) sinks the italian motor ship antonietta.
  • Wwii: winston churchill, in a broadcast address to the people of italy, blames benito mussolini for leading his nation to war against the british, contrary to italy's historic friendship with them: quotone man has arrayed the trustees and inheritors of ancient rome upon the side of the ferocious pagan barbarians.quot

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December 23, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 23, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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December 23, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 01:13 am and setting at 01:28 pm.

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 23, 1940?


Famous people born on December 23, 1940:

  • Jorma Kaukonen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (jefferson airplane, hot tuna).

  • David Nyhan

    American journalist, who worked for the boston globe for 32 year covering news from many angles but was primarily focused on politics.

  • Eugene Record

    American singer and songwriter (the chi-lites), (born 1940).

  • Jeanie Lambe

    Scottish jazz singer (d. 2020).

  • Kevin Longbottom

    Australian rugby league player (b. 1940).

  • Mamnoon Hussain

    Pakistani businessman and politician, 12th president of pakistan (d. 2021).

  • Robert Labine

    Canadian politician (d. 2021).

  • Alberto Novelli

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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December 23, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 5 days old,

or 4344 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30411 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1940?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 23, 1940.

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December 23, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1940:

  • Filipp Andreevič Maljavin
  • Otto Silber
  • Giuseppe Majorana
  • Bruno Ranieri

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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December 23, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1940:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 23, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1940 was Yes, My Darling Daughter by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 23, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Yes, My Darling Daughter

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December 23, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Paul Muni, Gene Tierney, Laird Cregar, John Sutton

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

December 23, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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:

Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Raaghav Vinay Shivagange

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 23, 1940?

On December 23, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1940?

On December 23, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1940?

On December 23, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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.

Monday December 23, 1940