Sunday December 29, 1940: on this day

December 29, 1940 was the 364th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 29, 1940, who was born and died on December 29, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Yes, My Darling Daughter by Dinah Shore), movies (e.g. Hudson's Bay, directed by Irving Pichel), TV series (e.g. Tom And Jerry) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 29, 1940?


December 29, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 364th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1940 can also be written as 12/29/1940 in the US and as 29/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

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December 29, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 1940:

  • Germany begins dropping incendiary bombs on london, england.
  • Nfl pro bowl: chicago bears beats nfl all-stars 28-14.
  • In the second great fire of london, the luftwaffe fire-bombs london, england, killing almost 200 civilians during world war ii.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 29, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:35 am and setting at 06:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.

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Who was born on December 29, 1940?


Famous people born on December 29, 1940:

  • Fred Hansen

    American ex-athlete who competed in pole vault.

  • Ed Buce

    Keiser, arkansas -- country singer (texas).

  • Ed Buce in Keiser

    Arkansas, usa; country singer (texas).

  • Peter Koelewijn

    Dutch singer/songwriter "come off that roof".

  • Brigitte Kronauer

    Writer.

  • Nestor Combin
  • Jeannot Gilbert
  • Marzio Bonferroni
  • Tomás Gutiérrez Ferrer
  • Giancarlo Borra
  • Bruno Carmeni

Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Green Mile and Pieces of April.

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

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


You are 83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 28 days old,

or 4343 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30405 days old,

if you were born on December 29, 1940.

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

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 29, 1940:

  • Stephen Birch

    American businessman (b. 1873).

  • Claudius Regaud
  • Alberto Balderas

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

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


Holidays on December 29, 1940:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
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December 29, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 29, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1940 was Yes, My Darling Daughter by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 29, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Yes, My Darling Daughter

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

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

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Paul Muni, Gene Tierney, Laird Cregar, John Sutton

Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, Eduardo Ciannelli

Country: United States of America

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, John Rawlins

Starring: Warren Hull, Wade Boteler, Anne Nagel, Keye Luke

Her First Romance

Her First Romance

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Edith Fellows, Wilbur Evans, Julie Bishop, Alan Ladd

Chad Hanna

Chad Hanna

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour, Linda Darnell, Guy Kibbee

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Raaghav Vinay Shivagange

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 29, 1940?

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

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

On December 29, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 1940?

On December 29, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 29th?

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

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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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 December 1940?

December 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1940 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 29, 1940