Sunday April 07, 1940: on this day

April 07, 1940 was the 98th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 07, 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 April 07, 1940, who was born and died on April 07, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 07, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, directed by Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor), 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 April 7th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 07, 1940?


April 07, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 98th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 07, 1940 can also be written as 4/7/1940 in the US and as 7/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

April 07, 1940 in April 1940 calendar

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April 07, 1940: What happened on that day?


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April 07, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 7th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 07, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 07, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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April 07, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 07, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 07, 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 April 07, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:20 am and setting at 07:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.

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Who was born on April 07, 1940?


Famous people born on April 07, 1940:

  • Marju Lauristin

    Estonian academic and politician, 1st estonian minister of social affairs.

  • Jean Sentier

    French supporting actor, well-known for his fine work in unusual and shady roles.

  • Patricia Paay

    Dutch singer "you are not hip".

  • Paul Arden

    Author.

  • Jan Wilhelm Morthenson

    Composer.

  • Jean-Pierre Sentier
  • Gabriel Montcharmont
  • Alessandro Repetto
  • Felice di Molfetta
  • Fawzia d'Egitto
  • Giancarlo Perna
  • Daniel Prévot

Whose famous birthday is on April 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 7th:

  • Francis Ford Coppola
    Francis Ford Coppola

    Francis ford coppola is a renowned american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for directing the godfather trilogy and...

  • Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe

    New zealand actor, brilliant in "gladiator," won the oscar for "best actor" for his performance, 2000.

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan

    Chinese master of martial art who built his reputation through the films "drunken master" 1978 and "the fearless hyena" 1979 made in hong...

  • Guillaume Depardieu
    Guillaume Depardieu

    French family of noted, the son ga(c)rard depardieu.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • James Garner
    James Garner

    American actor, and a top star in movies, tv shows and commercials.

  • Janis Ian
    Janis Ian

    American singer, songwriter, musician, columnist, and science fiction author.

  • David Frost
    David Frost

    British television personality, actor, producer and writer.

  • Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson

    Scottish actor.

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April 07, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 12 days old,

or 4380 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30662 days old,

if you were born on April 07, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 07, 1940?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 07, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 07, 1940.

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April 07, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 07, 1940:

  • Cyrus Adler
  • William Faversham

What famous deaths happened on April 7th?

Famous deaths on April 7th:

  • Walter Huston
    Walter Huston

    Walter huston was a renowned actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as 'the treasure of the sierra madre' and...

  • John Agar
    John Agar

    American actor.

  • Brenda Benet
    Brenda Benet

    Hollywood, california -- actress (lee days of our lives beach ball).

  • Seymour Cassel
    Seymour Cassel

    Seymour cassel was an american actor known for his collaborations with director john cassavetes and his appearances in independent films.

  • Barry Nelson
    Barry Nelson

    Oakland -- actor (airport.

  • Theda Bara
    Theda Bara

    American actress (b. 1885).

  • Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).

  • David Greene
    David Greene

    English-american actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1921).

  • Gavin Gordon
    Gavin Gordon

    Television actor (romance and lone cowboy) dies at 82.

  • Marian Jordan
    Marian Jordan

    Fibber mcgee and molly, a radio comedian, dies at 62.

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April 07, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 07, 1940:

  • World Health Day - April 7th of every year is designated as World Health Day and celebrated by the 191 member countries of the World Health Organization to emphasize significant issues in public health of worldwide concern. Observed annually since 1948.
  • The feast of Annunciation is celebrated by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
  • Mozambique - Women's Day.

Observances on April 07, 1940:

  • World Health Day
  • International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

Saints celebrated on April 07, 1940:

  • Saint Herman-Jozef (died 1241)
  • Saint John Baptist de La Salle (d.1719)

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April 07, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 07, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor

Starring: Buster Crabbe, Carol Hughes, Charles Middleton, Anne Gwynne

Country: United States of America

Terry and the Pirates

Terry and the Pirates

Release year: 1940

Directed by: James W. Horne

Starring: William Tracy, Jeff York, Joyce Bryant, Allen Jung

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harold S. Bucquet

Starring: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Shepperd Strudwick

Shooting High

Shooting High

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Alfred E. Green

Starring: Jane Withers, Gene Autry, Marjorie Weaver, Frank M. Thomas

Dark Command

Dark Command

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Walter Pidgeon, Roy Rogers

Country: United States of America

April 07, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 07, 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

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Who was the US President on April 07, 1940?

On April 07, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 07, 1940?

On April 07, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 07, 1940?

On April 07, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 7th?

April 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of April. 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 April 7th, such as:

  • 2019 - Officially, the government of national accord in tripoli announces the launch of a counteroffensive for retaking all capital areas held by the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - Ten palestinians were killed by israeli troops near the israel-gaza border, including a journalist. protests are continuing.
  • 2017 - In response to claims that the syrian government used chemical weapons during its attack on khan shaykhun, the united states launches 60 tomahawk cruise rockets. according to the government of syria, six soldiers were killed and nine civilians were injured in the attack. four children were among them.

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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 April 1940?

April 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1940 calendar looked like.

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