Monday April 29, 1940: on this day

April 29, 1940 was the 120th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 29, 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 April 29, 1940, who was born and died on April 29, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 29, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. I Was an Adventuress, directed by Gregory Ratoff), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 29th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 29, 1940?


April 29, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 120th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1940 can also be written as 4/29/1940 in the US and as 29/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1940 in April 1940 calendar

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April 29, 1940: What happened on that day?


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April 29, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 29, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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April 29, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 29, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 April 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 01:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1940.

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Who was born on April 29, 1940?


Famous people born on April 29, 1940:

  • George Adams

    American musician (d. 1992).

  • Peter Diamond

    American economist.

  • Stephanos of Tallinn

    Estonian metropolitan.

  • Marcelino Martínez
  • Roland Moellé
  • Christian Möller
  • Béla Kuhárszki
  • Stefano
  • Max Cullen
  • Manlio Muccini
  • José Antonio García Blázquez

Whose famous birthday is on April 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 29th:

  • Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman

    American actress.

  • Daniel Day-Lewis
    Daniel Day-Lewis

    Daniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.

  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer

    American actress, seen in five consecutive commercial, if not critical hits: "the witches of eastwick," married to the mob," tequila...

  • Samantha Ruth Prabhu
    Samantha Ruth Prabhu

    Samantha ruth prabhu is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Katherine Langford
    Katherine Langford

    Katherine langford is an australian actress known for her role as hannah baker in the netflix series 13 reasons why.

  • Master P
    Master P

    Master p, also known as percy robert miller, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, best known for founding no limit records and achieving...

  • Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld

    American comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes.

  • Andre Agassi
    Andre Agassi

    American tennis star, born to a father of armenian descent.

  • Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort

    Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.

  • Tino Rossi
    Tino Rossi

    French singer and actor with a career spanning over 60 years.

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April 29, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 19 days old,

or 4377 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30640 days old,

if you were born on April 29, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1940?

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 29, 1940.

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April 29, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 29, 1940:

  • Giovanni Ambiveri
  • Edgar Buckingham
  • Giuseppe Cellini
  • Ole Lilloe-Olsen
  • Rafael Berenguer Coloma

What famous deaths happened on April 29th?

Famous deaths on April 29th:

  • Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

  • Leena Chandavarkar
    Leena Chandavarkar

    Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.

  • Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke

    Actress (public enemy frankenstein, actress) dies at 84.

  • Joanna Barnes
    Joanna Barnes

    American actress and writer (b. 1934).

  • James Gamble

    Co-founder of Procter & Gamble, a successful consumer goods company.

  • Alleyne Lovelace

    Jamaican novelist and essayist known for his insightful portrayals of Caribbean life.

  • Guila Bustabo

    Renowned Argentine writer known for her novels and short stories.

  • Sonika Chauhan

    Indian entrepreneur known for her work in the fashion industry.

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April 29, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 29, 1940:

  • International Dance Day.
  • Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
  • Greenery Day (1989-2006).
  • Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Bahá'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.

Saints celebrated on April 29, 1940:

  • Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
  • Saint Hugh of Cluny
  • Saint Catherine of Siena
  • Saint Wilfred the Younger
  • Saint Peter of Verona

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April 29, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 29, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

I Was an Adventuress

I Was an Adventuress

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Vera Zorina, Richard Greene, Erich von Stroheim, Peter Lorre

Beyond Tomorrow

Beyond Tomorrow

Release year: 1940

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith, Charles Winninger, Alex Melesh

Mad Youth

Mad Youth

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Melville Shyer

Starring: Mary Ainslee, Betty Compson, Willy Castello, Betty Atkinson

My Favorite Wife

My Favorite Wife

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Garson Kanin

Starring: Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Randolph Scott, Gail Patrick

Country: United States of America

Saps at Sea

Saps at Sea

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Ben Turpin

April 29, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 29, 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:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

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Who was the US President on April 29, 1940?

On April 29, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1940?

On April 29, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 29, 1940?

On April 29, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 29th?

April 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of April. 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 April 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - A propaganda video featuring abu bakr al baghdadi, leader of islamic state of iraq, is released. it refers to the 2019 sri lanka easter bombings. this indicates that he is still alive, and that the video was taken very recently. this is his first appearance on video since july 2014 when he spoke to a crowd at the now demolished great mosque of al-nuri, mosul.
  • 2018 - Israel defense forces arrested a hamas suspect for tampering at the karni crossing on the israeli-gazan frontier.
  • 2017 - North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: u.s. pacific command officials and south korean defense officials reported that a north korean missile had been fired early in the morning. however, it quickly failed to travel beyond north korea. this is similar to a failed attempt by north korea 13 days ago.

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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 April 1940?

April 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1940 calendar looked like.

Monday April 29, 1940