Wednesday July 24, 1940: on this day

July 24, 1940 was the 206th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 24, 1940, who was born and died on July 24, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Lady in Question, directed by Charles Vidor), TV series books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 24, 1940?


July 24, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 206th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1940 can also be written as 7/24/1940 in the US and as 24/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1940:

  • 1st illegal newsletter of pieter it hen publishes in the netherlands
  • Linthorst homan, de quay and einthoven forms dutch union

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 24th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on July 24, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 11:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Who was born on July 24, 1940?


Famous people born on July 24, 1940:

  • Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya

    American actor.

  • Carroll Campbell

    Carroll Campbell was an American politician who served as the Governor of South Carolina.

  • Gladstone MacCallum

    Canadian politician known for his contributions to public service.

  • Gallagher

    American poet known for his humorous and insightful poetry.

  • Stanley Hauerwas

    American theologian.

  • Ethan Blackaby

    American baseball player.

  • Adriano Durante
  • Carlo Lapucci
  • Carroll Ashmore Campbell Jr.

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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


You are 83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 27 days old,

or 4369 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30586 days old,

if you were born on July 24, 1940.

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

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 24, 1940:

  • Lizzie Black Kander

    Lizzie Black Kander was a social reformer known for her work in promoting social welfare and education.

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Truda Weaver

    Renowned geneticist known for her work on human chromosomes.

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


Holidays on July 24, 1940:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus

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

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

The Lady in Question

The Lady in Question

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Brian Aherne, Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Irene Rich

Lucky Partners

Lucky Partners

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Ronald Colman, Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Spring Byington

The Ranger and the Lady

The Ranger and the Lady

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Julie Bishop, Harry Woods

Dr. Christian Meets the Women

Dr. Christian Meets the Women

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William C. McGann

Starring: Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Edgar Kennedy, Rod La Rocque

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on July 24, 1940?

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

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

On July 24, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 1940?

On July 24, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 24th?

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

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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 July 1940?

July 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1940 calendar looked like.

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