Wednesday January 31, 1940: on this day

January 31, 1940 was the 31st day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 31, 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 31, 1940, who was born and died on January 31, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. My Little Chickadee, directed by Edward F. Cline), 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 31st, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1940?


January 31, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1940 can also be written as 1/31/1940 in the US and as 31/1/1940 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

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January 31, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1940:

  • 40 u-boats sunk this month

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January 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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January 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 11:47 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 31, 1940?


Famous people born on January 31, 1940:

  • Kitch Christie

    South african rugby player and coach (d. 1998).

  • Stuart Margolin

    American actor and director (d. 2022).

  • Stuart Margolin in Davenport

    Iowa, usa; actor.

  • Jessica Walter

    Actress.

  • Jessica Walter in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months and 19 days old,

or 4394 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30760 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1940?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 31, 1940.

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January 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1940:

  • Justí Guitart i Vilardebó
  • Susana Paz Castillo Ramírez
  • René Schickele
  • George Latimer Bates
  • Gunnar Dahl

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

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January 31, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1940:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1940:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco

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January 31, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

My Little Chickadee

My Little Chickadee

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward F. Cline

Starring: Mae West, W.C. Fields, Joseph Calleia, Dick Foran

Country: United States of America

Swiss Family Robinson

Swiss Family Robinson

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Ludwig

Starring: Thomas Mitchell, Edna Best, Freddie Bartholomew, Terry Kilburn

Country: United States of America

Broadway Melody of 1940

Broadway Melody of 1940

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Frank Morgan

Young Tom Edison

Young Tom Edison

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Fay Bainter, George Bancroft, Virginia Weidler

Vigil in the Night

Vigil in the Night

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Carole Lombard, Anne Shirley, Brian Aherne, Julien Mitchell

January 31, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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 31, 1940?

On January 31, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1940?

On January 31, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1940?

On January 31, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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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Wednesday January 31, 1940