Wednesday January 24, 1940: on this day

January 24, 1940 was the 24th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 24, 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 January 24, 1940, who was born and died on January 24, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. British Intelligence, directed by Terry O. Morse), TV series (e.g. Down On The Farm) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 24th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 24, 1940?


January 24, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 24th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1940 can also be written as 1/24/1940 in the US and as 24/1/1940 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

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January 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 24, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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January 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 24, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 January 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:08 pm and setting at 07:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1940.

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Who was born on January 24, 1940?


Famous people born on January 24, 1940:

  • Joachim Gauck

    Designated german president.

  • Vito Acconci

    Experimental poet and performance artist.

  • Flip Buurmeijer

    Dutch member of parliament (pvda).

  • Elizabeth Thornton

    Writer.

  • Marcello Panni
  • Bjørn Tidmand
  • Gaetano Dalla Pria

Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton

    Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski

    German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...

  • Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil

    French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...

  • Ed Helms
    Ed Helms

    Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...

  • Riya Sen
    Riya Sen

    Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.

  • Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku

    American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.

  • Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker

    Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

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January 24, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 24 days old,

or 4390 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30736 days old,

if you were born on January 24, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 1940?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 24, 1940.

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January 24, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 24, 1940:

  • Emile van Bosch

    Revue/operetta-artist, dies at age 52.

  • Alfred Schneidau
  • Emanuele Soler
  • Fritz de Quervain

What famous deaths happened on January 24th?

Famous deaths on January 24th:

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts

    Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill

    British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).

  • Madge Bellamy
    Madge Bellamy

    Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").

  • Larry Fine
    Larry Fine

    American comedian and actor (born in 1902).

  • Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan

    Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

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January 24, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 24, 1940:

  • Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra

Observances on January 24, 1940:

  • International Day of Education

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January 24, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 24, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

British Intelligence

British Intelligence

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Terry O. Morse

Starring: Boris Karloff, Margaret Lindsay, Bruce Lester, Leonard Mudie

Chasing Trouble

Chasing Trouble

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds, Mantan Moreland, Milburn Stone

The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin

Country: United States of America

The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn

Country: United States of America

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Cromwell

Starring: Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard

January 24, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 24, 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:

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 January 24, 1940?

On January 24, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1940?

On January 24, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 24, 1940?

On January 24, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 24th?

January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of January. 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 January 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
  • 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.

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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 January 1940?

January 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1940 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 24, 1940