Thursday January 25, 1940: on this day

January 25, 1940 was the 25th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 25, 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 25, 1940, who was born and died on January 25, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 25, 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 25th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 25, 1940?


January 25, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 25th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 25, 1940 can also be written as 1/25/1940 in the US and as 25/1/1940 in UK and Europe.

January 25, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

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January 25, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 25th 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 25, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 25, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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January 25, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 25, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 25, 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 25, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:21 pm and setting at 07:58 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 January 25, 1940?


Famous people born on January 25, 1940:

  • Paolo Graziosi
  • Gianni Danzi
  • Jürgen Sundermann
  • Mario Catalano
  • Wolfgang Paul
  • Philip Boyce
  • Paolo Lavino
  • Gonzalo Aguirre

Whose famous birthday is on January 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 25th:

  • Etta James
    Etta James

    Etta james was a legendary american blues singer known for her powerful voice and hits like 'at last' and 'i'd rather go blind'.

  • Alicia Keys
    Alicia Keys

    Alicia keys, an american singer, songwriter and record producer, is also an actress.

  • John Belushi
    John Belushi

    American comedian and actor who enjoyed a six-year fast-paced career as the funny comedy star of "saturday night live" as well as other...

  • Leigh Taylor-Young
    Leigh Taylor-Young

    American actress and leading lady in films since the late 1960s and early 1970s.

  • Roy Black
    Roy Black

    German pop singer who sings romantic songs.

  • Tobe Hooper
    Tobe Hooper

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Angela Thorne
    Angela Thorne

    British actress, born in karachi (now pakistan) to a father who was frequently away with the indian army.

  • Stephen Chbosky
    Stephen Chbosky

    American screenwriter and director.

  • Natalie Hall
    Natalie Hall

    Tv actress.

  • Christine Lakin
    Christine Lakin

    Christine lakin is an american actress and producer best known for her role as alicia 'al' lambert on the 1990s sitcom 'step by step'.

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January 25, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 23 days old,

or 4390 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30735 days old,

if you were born on January 25, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 25, 1940?

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 25th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 25, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 25, 1940.

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January 25, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 25, 1940:

  • Elias Simojoki

    Finnish politician and clergyman (born 1899).

  • Ugo Ricci
  • Célestin Bouglé
  • Léon Frédéric
  • Ernesto Pascal

What famous deaths happened on January 25th?

Famous deaths on January 25th:

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Diana Barrymore
    Diana Barrymore

    American notable family, the daughter john barrymore and michael strange.

  • Colleen Moore
    Colleen Moore

    Port huron, michigan -- actress.

  • Queenie Watts
    Queenie Watts

    English singer and actress (d. 1980).

  • Dusan Makavejev

    Renowned Yugoslav film director known for his provocative and controversial works.

  • Alano Capone

    Renowned for his crime novels set in the 1920s Chicago underworld.

  • Elenie Roussos

    Greek singer known for her distinctive voice and emotional performances.

  • Johathon Larson

    Renowned composer of the musical Rent.

  • Branston Pickles

    Famous for his mystery novels set in the English countryside.

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January 25, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 25, 1940:

  • St. Dwynwen's Day and Patron Saint of Lovers - Welsh celebration of love Dirwnod Santes Dwynwen.
  • Tatiana Day, celebrated as the Day of Russian students since 1755, when the Moscow University was founded.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism - Conversion of Saint Paul.
  • Christian ecumenism ? Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends.
  • Burns Night - Burns suppers are held in many parts of the world around this date. (Originated in Scotland)
  • Winter-Een-Mas - celebration of videogames and the people that play them. Winter-een-mas lasts for a whole week, which is always the very last week in January, the 25th through the 31st.
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Sementivae in honour of Ceres and Terra

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January 25, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 25, 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 25, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 25, 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 25, 1940?

On January 25, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 25, 1940?

On January 25, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 25, 1940?

On January 25, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 25th?

January 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gunmen from the "union for peace", attacked a funeral service in ippy, central african republic, killing 18 and injuring 23 more.
  • 2018 - Thirteen civilians from burkina faso were killed when their vehicle hit a mine near boni, mali's mopti region.
  • 2017 - Somali civil war (2009-present). twenty-eight people were killed in an attack on central mogadishu's dayah hotel. al-shabaab, a terrorist group, claims responsibility.

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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.

Thursday January 25, 1940