Thursday February 29, 1940: on this day

February 29, 1940 was the 60th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 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 February 29, 1940, who was born and died on February 29, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 29, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Too Many Husbands, directed by Wesley Ruggles), 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 February 29th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 29, 1940?


February 29, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 60th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1940 can also be written as 2/29/1940 in the US and as 29/2/1940 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1940:

  • Gone with the wind, wins 8 oscars
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 29, 1940
  • Frederic from g&s pirates of penzance finally released by pirate
  • Hattie mcdaniel becomes 1st black woman to win an oscar
  • For her performance as mammy in gone with the wind, hattie mcdaniel becomes the first african american to win an academy award.
  • In a ceremony held in berkeley, california, because of the war, physicist ernest lawrence receives the 1939 nobel prize in physics from sweden's consul general in san francisco.
  • Finland initiates winter war peace negotiations.
  • March ndash ''truth or consequences'' debuts on ''nbc'' radio.

February 29, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 11:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.

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Who was born on February 29, 1940?


Famous people born on February 29, 1940:

  • Monte Kiffin

    Monte kiffin is a renowned american football coach known for his expertise in defensive strategies, particularly for his invention of the...

  • Sonja Barend

    Dutch talk show host.

  • Gretchen Christopher in Olympia

    Washington, usa.

  • Yozhef Sabo

    Former soviet football player from hungary.

  • Margit Carstensen
  • Harvey Jason
  • José Ramón Durand
  • Felipe Vallese
  • René Beaumont
  • Bartholomée de Constantinople
  • Bartolomé I

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

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


You are 84 years and 19 days old,

or 1008 months and 19 days old,

or 4385 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30700 days old,

if you were born on February 29, 1940.

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

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 29, 1940:

  • E. F. Benson

    English archaeologist and author (b. 1867).

  • Edward Frederic Benson

    English writer (born 1867).

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

    U.

  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

  • Ernie Courtney

    American baseball player (born 1875).

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

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

Too Many Husbands

Too Many Husbands

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Wesley Ruggles

Starring: Jean Arthur, Fred MacMurray, Melvyn Douglas, Harry Davenport

The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joe May

Starring: George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price, Dick Foran

Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre

Charlie Chan in Panama

Charlie Chan in Panama

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Foster

Starring: Sidney Toler, Jean Rogers, Lionel Atwill, Mary Nash

Knights of the Range

Knights of the Range

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Russell Hayden, Victor Jory, Jean Parker, Morris Ankrum

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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

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 February 29, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1940?

On February 29, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 29th?

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

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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 February 1940?

February 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1940 calendar looked like.

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