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August 04, 1940 was the 217th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 04, 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 August 04, 1940, who was born and died on August 04, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Return of Frank James, directed by Fritz Lang), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 04, 1940?
- August 04, 1940: What happened on that day?
- August 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 04, 1940?
- August 04, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 04, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 04, 1940?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1940?
- Who was the Pope on August 04, 1940?
What day of the week was August 04, 1940?
August 04, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 217th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1940 can also be written as 8/4/1940 in the US and as 4/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
August 04, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1940:
- Gen. john j. pershing, in a nationwide radio broadcast, urges all-out aid to britain in order to defend the americas, while charles lindbergh speaks to an isolationist rally at soldier field in chicago.
August 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 04, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1940 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 09:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.
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Who was born on August 04, 1940?
Famous people born on August 04, 1940:
- Emile Zuccarelli
Emile zuccarelli is a french politician known for serving as the mayor of bastia and as a member of the national assembly of france.
- Larry Knechtel
American pianist and bass player (bread and the wrecking crew), (d. 2009).
- Frances Stewart
English academic and economist.
- Robin Harper
Scottish politician and academic.
- Coriún Aharonián
Uruguayan composer and musicologist (d. 2017).
- Timi Yuro
American singer and songwriter (b. 1940).
- Karel Vachek
Director (moravska hellas, elective affinities).
- Rosemarie "Timi" Yuro
Us singer (hurt).
- Yuro
American singer-songwriter (d. 2004).
- Abdurrahman Wahid
- Nicola Crocetti
- Michèle Desbordes
- Juan Antonio García Díez
Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:
![Barack Obama]()
Barack ObamaAmerican president elected in 2008.
![Meghan Markle]()
Meghan MarkleMeghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.
![Dylan Sprouse]()
Dylan SprouseDylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.
![Cole Sprouse]()
Cole SprouseCole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.
![Billy Bob Thornton]()
Billy Bob ThorntonBilly bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.
![Dolores del Rio]()
Dolores del RioDolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...
![Louis Armstrong]()
Louis ArmstrongAmerican jazz trumpeter.
![Daniel Dae Kim]()
Daniel Dae KimDaniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.
![Marques Houston]()
Marques HoustonMarques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
August 04, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 83 years 8 months old,
or 1004 months and 14 days old,
or 4367 weeks and 4 days old,
or 30573 days old,
if you were born on August 04, 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 August 04, 1940?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 04, 1940.
August 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1940:
- Zee Zeev Jabotinsky
Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.
- Vladimir Jabotinsky
Revisionist zionism's founding father.
- Ludwig Meyländer genannt Rogalla von Bieberstein
What famous deaths happened on August 4th?
Famous deaths on August 4th:
![Pearl White]()
Pearl WhitePearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
![Victor Mature]()
Victor MatureAmerican actor.
![Melvyn Douglas]()
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.
![Mary Miles Minter]()
Mary Miles MinterSilent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.
- Elysian Kistler
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
- Christian Andersen
Danish author famous for his fairy tales, including 'The Ugly Duckling', 'The Little Mermaid', and 'The Snow Queen'.
- Frimy D'Orsay
French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
- Briena Svedberg
Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 4th
August 04, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 04, 1940:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
August 04, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 04, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Return of Frank James
Release year: 1940
Directed by: Fritz Lang
Starring: Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney, Jackie Cooper, Henry Hull
Country: United States of America
I Love You Again
Release year: 1940
Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke
Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Frank McHugh, Edmund Lowe
The Lady in Question
Release year: 1940
Directed by: Charles Vidor
Starring: Brian Aherne, Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Irene Rich
Lucky Partners
Release year: 1940
Directed by: Lewis Milestone
Starring: Ronald Colman, Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Spring Byington
The Ranger and the Lady
Release year: 1940
Directed by: Joseph Kane
Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Julie Bishop, Harry Woods
Who was the US President on August 04, 1940?
On August 04, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1940?
On August 04, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 1940?
On August 04, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 4th?
August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. 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 August 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
- 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
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 August 1940?
August 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
