Sunday September 01, 1940: on this day

September 01, 1940 was the 245th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 01, 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 September 01, 1940, who was born and died on September 01, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 01, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Westerner, directed by William Wyler), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 1st, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 01, 1940?


September 01, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 245th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1940 can also be written as 9/1/1940 in the US and as 1/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

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September 01, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 01, 1940:

  • Gen george marshall sworn in as chief of staff of us army

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September 01, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 01, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 01, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on September 1st, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 01, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 01, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 01, 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 September 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:39 am and setting at 07:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.

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Who was born on September 01, 1940?


Famous people born on September 01, 1940:

  • Arafat Hafez

    Arafat Hafez was a renowned Egyptian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Florella Lombardi

    Florella Lombardi is an Italian actress known for her roles in several acclaimed Italian films and television series.

  • Rino Tagliafierro

    An Italian composer known for his film scores and classical compositions.

  • Yoshito Nishimura

    Yoshito Nishimura is a Japanese photographer known for his documentary and street photography.

  • Saraiyah Zahra

    Saraiyah Zahra was a renowned Algerian essayist and intellectual who wrote extensively on postcolonial and feminist themes.

  • Souline Ghazarian

    Souline Ghazarian was a renowned Armenian-American mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and...

  • Herberth Sanchez

    Herberth Sanchez is a contemporary Colombian poet acclaimed for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Abdulloh Sobirov

    Abdulloh Sobirov is a renowned Uzbek mathematician who has made important contributions to the field of algebra and number theory.

  • Lemma Teshome

    Lemma Teshome is a respected Ethiopian essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings.

  • Reason Ramirez

    Reason Ramirez was a Mexican philosopher known for his work on ethics and political theory.

  • Samai Khatun

    Samai Khatun was a Bangladeshi philanthropist who dedicated her life to helping the underprivileged.

  • Sham Sharma

    Sham Sharma was a renowned Indian essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues.

  • Refoel Levi

    Refoel Levi was a renowned Israeli essayist known for his insightful and eloquent writings on philosophy and culture.

  • Birt Cobb

    Birt Cobb is a British journalist and author who has worked for various news organizations.

  • Adeana Smith

    Adeana Smith is a respected American educator who has dedicated her career to improving educational outcomes for underserved communities.

  • Anie Ernaux

    Anie Ernaux is a French writer and former athlete who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

  • Kalev Kudu

    Kalev Kudu is an Estonian composer known for his orchestral and choral works.

  • Guido Benelli

    An Italian photographer known for his documentary-style photography of everyday life.

  • Johnnae Wainwright

    Johnnae Wainwright is a contemporary Canadian poet known for her nature-inspired poetry.

  • Waldron Ingram

    Waldron Ingram is a renowned Canadian chemist known for his work in the field of organic synthesis.

Whose famous birthday is on September 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 1st:

  • Barry Gibb
    Barry Gibb

    Australian-british pop musician.

  • Gloria Estefan
    Gloria Estefan

    Cuban-born american singer and songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur.

  • Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin

    Lily Tomlin is an American actress and comedian with a successful career in film and television.

  • Vittorio Gassman
    Vittorio Gassman

    Italian actor, seen onscreen since 1946 in italy.

  • Conway Twitty
    Conway Twitty

    American singer-songwriter, with more no.

  • Alan Dershowitz
    Alan Dershowitz

    American lawyer, professor, and writer.

  • Ann Richards
    Ann Richards

    American politician who was elected governor of texas on 11/06/1990.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Zoe Lister-Jones
    Zoe Lister-Jones

    American actress and director.

  • Burn Gorman
    Burn Gorman

    American-born english actor and musician.

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September 01, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 24 days old,

or 4364 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30552 days old,

if you were born on September 01, 1940.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 01, 1940?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 01, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 01, 1940.

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September 01, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 01, 1940:

  • Epsie Fitzgerald

    Epsie Fitzgerald was a renowned Irish poet, known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Lillian Wald

    Lillian Wald was an American nurse and social reformer who founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City and pioneered the concept of...

  • Arkie Sanderson

    Arkie Sanderson was a pioneering American playwright who explored themes of social justice and human experience.

  • Ebb Floe

    Ebb Floe was a pioneering playwright who explored social and political themes in her groundbreaking works.

  • Arthella Fitzgerald

    Arthella Fitzgerald was a pioneering American playwright who explored themes of social justice and human experience.

  • Theophile Delcourt

    Theophile Delcourt was a Belgian cyclist who won the 1912 Tour de France.

  • Dorance Wilkins

    Dorance Wilkins was a prolific American playwright whose works explored social and political themes.

  • Othal Featherstone

    Othal Featherstone was a prolific British playwright whose works explored social and political themes.

  • Ovida Brock

    Ovida Brock was a pioneering American playwright who explored social issues through her dramatic works.

  • Talma Gould

    Talma Gould was a pioneering American playwright whose works explored social and political themes.

  • Raymonda Lefevre

    Raymonda Lefevre was a French playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human rights.

  • Inza Fenton

    Inza Fenton was a pioneering British playwright who explored themes of gender and social justice in her works.

  • Aury Delacroix

    Aury Delacroix was a French playwright whose works explored the complexities of human relationships and social issues.

  • Lytle Campbell

    Lytle Campbell was a pioneering American botanist who made important discoveries in plant taxonomy and ecology.

  • Ryer Eriksson

    Ryer Eriksson was a Swedish playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human relationships.

  • Emanie Savignac

    Emanie Savignac was a French playwright known for her social commentary and feminist themes.

  • John Henry Tilden
  • Gregorio Aglipay
  • André Eugène Costilhes

What famous deaths happened on September 1st?

Famous deaths on September 1st:

  • Jerry Reed
    Jerry Reed

    American country western singer, songwriter and recording artist.

  • Shelley Berman
    Shelley Berman

    Stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedic routines.

  • Ethel Waters
    Ethel Waters

    American singer, who sang at a local bar on her 14th birthday.

  • Helen Haye
    Helen Haye

    Actress (girl in a taxi, spy in black), is killed at 83.

  • Wladyslaw Gomulka

    Polish communist leader.

  • Johnavon LaFontaine

    Renowned news anchor known for his distinctive voice and storytelling.

  • Ammi Brown

    Pioneering chemist who made significant advancements in organic chemistry.

  • Nillie McClung

    Canadian suffragette and author known for her influential writings on women's rights.

  • Luismanuel Alvarez

    Luismanuel Alvarez was a renowned physicist known for his work in particle physics and nuclear energy.

  • Jacques Cartier

    French explorer who claimed what is now Canada for France.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 1st

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September 01, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 01, 1940:

  • Start of the season when oysters are fit to eat (when month names contain an "R")
  • Uzbekistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the new liturgical year begins on September 1. Also see September 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
  • Church of England - Saint Giles
  • Cameroon - Jour d'Union Nationale Camerounaise
  • Libya - Revolution Day (1969)
  • Russia - Knowledge Day
  • Singapore - Teacher's Day
  • Start of the partridge-shooting season ("St.Partridge").
  • Slovakia - Constitution Day

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September 01, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 01, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Westerner

The Westerner

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Doris Davenport, Fred Stone

Country: United States of America

Boom Town

Boom Town

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr

Country: United States of America

Dr. Kildare Goes Home

Dr. Kildare Goes Home

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harold S. Bucquet

Starring: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Samuel S. Hinds

Night Train to Munich

Night Train to Munich

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Margaret Lockwood, Rex Harrison, Paul Henreid, Basil Radford

Country: United States of America

Boom Town

Boom Town

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on September 01, 1940?

On September 01, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 01, 1940?

On September 01, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 01, 1940?

On September 01, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 1st?

September 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of September. 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 September 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - Dahyan air strike, yemeni civil war (2015): saudi arabia and united arab emirates claim that 51 people were killed in the attack on a yemeni school bus by a saudi arabian plane.
  • 2017 - 2017 atlantic hurricane season: hurricane irma is now a category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 110 miles an hour (175 km per hour) and is expected to continue strengthening this weekend, increasing the risk when it approaches the leeward islands in the caribbean.
  • 2016 - 2016 gabonese protests. large explosions and gunfire were reported in libreville, gabonese capital. this is as security forces clashed with jean ping supporters protesting the election results that indicate president ali bongo ondimba won narrowly. jean ping, an opposition leader, claims that two people were killed when military helicopters attacked the union of forces for change headquarters. internet is also cut in libreville, the capital.

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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 September 1940?

September 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1940 calendar looked like.

Sunday September 1, 1940