Monday June 24, 1940: on this day

June 24, 1940 was the 176th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is June 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 June 24, 1940, who was born and died on June 24, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 24, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Sea Hawk, directed by Michael Curtiz), TV series books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 24, 1940?


June 24, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 176th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1940 can also be written as 6/24/1940 in the US and as 24/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

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June 24, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 24, 1940:

  • France signs an armistice with italy during wwii
  • World war ii: operation collar, the first british commando raid on occupied france, by no 11 independent company.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 10:56 pm and setting at 11:08 am.

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

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Who was born on June 24, 1940?


Famous people born on June 24, 1940:

  • Brittian Gordon

    Contributed to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hope Cooke

    American socialite and wealthy american, maharani of sikkim.

  • Maurizio Mosca

    Italian humorist and writer, mosca is also a sports commentator known for his controversial views.

  • Philippe Caloni

    French radio journalist.

  • Ian Ross

    Australian journalist (b. 1940).

  • Vittorio Storaro

    Italian cinematographer.

  • Maria Carta

    Italian folk music singer and songwriter, who performed in theatre, film, and wrote "ritual song" in 1975.

  • Giovanni Bertolucci
  • Giancarlo Bastianoni
  • Salvatore Nicosia
  • Miloš Pražák
  • Antonello Sciacchitano
  • Augusto Fantozzi
  • Louise Latraverse

Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:

  • Mick Fleetwood
    Mick Fleetwood

    Mick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.

  • Mindy Kaling
    Mindy Kaling

    American comedian, writer, producer, and actress.

  • Minka Kelly
    Minka Kelly

    Minka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.

  • Nancy Allen
    Nancy Allen

    Nancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.

  • Joe Penny
    Joe Penny

    British-american tv and film actor.

  • Michele Lee
    Michele Lee

    American actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.

  • Peter Weller
    Peter Weller

    American actor.

  • Iain Glen
    Iain Glen

    Scottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...

  • Carla Gallo
    Carla Gallo

    American actress.

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


You are 83 years 9 months old,

or 1005 months and 5 days old,

or 4370 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30594 days old,

if you were born on June 24, 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 June 24, 1940?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 24, 1940:

  • Guerino Iezza
  • Pietro Venuti
  • Alfred Fowler
  • Joseph Meister

What famous deaths happened on June 24th?

Famous deaths on June 24th:

  • Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach

    American actor, tv and stage actor.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • David Tomlinson
    David Tomlinson

    Scotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).

  • Brian Keith
    Brian Keith

    American actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...

  • Paul Winchell
    Paul Winchell

    American actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).

  • Hibari Misora
    Hibari Misora

    Japanese actress and singer (born 1937).

  • Kabir

    Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.

  • Alveria Matarazzo

    Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.

  • Azarria Pitts

    Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Xaivier Herbert

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.

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


Holidays on June 24, 1940:

  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
  • Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
  • Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
  • Quarter days in England
  • Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
  • FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
  • Day of Indian in Peru
  • Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
  • St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
  • Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru

Observances on June 24, 1940:

  • International Day of Women in Diplomacy

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

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

The Sea Hawk

The Sea Hawk

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Rains, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

All This, and Heaven Too

All This, and Heaven Too

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Bette Davis, Charles Boyer, Jeffrey Lynn, Barbara O'Neil

Country: United States of America

Winners of the West

Winners of the West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor

Starring: Dick Foran, Anne Nagel, Tom Fadden, James Craig

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George B. Seitz

Starring: Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Cecilia Parker, Fay Holden

The Carson City Kid

The Carson City Kid

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Bob Steele, Noah Beery Jr.

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Who was the US President on June 24, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 24, 1940?

On June 24, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 24th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup-d'etat: migbaru kbede, the attorney general of ethiopia's amhara region dies from injuries sustained during the attempted coup two days before. asaminew tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: first time that russian warplanes provided air cover for the offensive
  • 2017 - Incidents between israeli and syrian ceasefire lines during the syrian civil war. israel and syria exchanged weapons fire in the disputed golan height. israel destroyed several targets, including two syrian tanks. although there were casualties on the ground in syria it is not known how many among the syrian forces. there were no injuries to israeli troops.

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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 June 1940?

June 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1940 calendar looked like.

Monday June 24, 1940