Sunday January 28, 1940: on this day

January 28, 1940 was the 28th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 28, 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 28, 1940, who was born and died on January 28, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 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 28th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1940?


January 28, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 28th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1940 can also be written as 1/28/1940 in the US and as 28/1/1940 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

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January 28, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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January 28, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 09:49 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 28, 1940?


Famous people born on January 28, 1940:

  • Carols Slim

    Mexican entrepreneur and one of the richest people in the world.

  • Carlos Slim Helú

    Carlos slim helú is a mexican business magnate known for being one of the wealthiest individuals in the world due to his holdings in various...

  • Slim Helú

    Mexican business magnate known as the 'Warren Buffett of Mexico.

  • Trebor Tichenor

    American composer and pianist (d. 2014).

  • Miguel Barnet
  • Micky Block
  • Beverly Bainbridge
  • Ettore Venturelli
  • František Schmucker
  • Barbara Evans
  • Antonio González Álvarez
  • Bernd Klingner

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months

or 4391 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30741 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1940?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 28, 1940.

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January 28, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1940:

  • Antonino Callari
  • Alessandro Lattes
  • Mirsaid Sultan-Galiev

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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January 28, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1940:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas

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January 28, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 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 28, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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 28, 1940?

On January 28, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1940?

On January 28, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1940?

On January 28, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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.

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