Sunday December 08, 1940: on this day

December 08, 1940 was the 343rd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 1940, who was born and died on December 08, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dream Valley by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Santa Fe Trail, directed by Michael Curtiz), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1940?


December 08, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1940 can also be written as 12/8/1940 in the US and as 8/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

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December 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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December 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 01:08 pm and setting at 02:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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Who was born on December 08, 1940?


Famous people born on December 08, 1940:

  • Brant Alyea

    Brant Alyea was a professional baseball player known for his power hitting.

  • Raymond Seitz

    American diplomat and journalist, served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

  • Isabella Biagini

    Italian actress and showgirl.

  • Jenny Linden

    English actress (hedda and dr who & the daleks).

  • Huguette Paquet

    French movie technician.

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Matthias Schoenaerts
    Matthias Schoenaerts

    Belgian actor known for his roles in films like 'Rust and Bone' and 'The Danish Girl'.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 11 days old,

or 4345 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30417 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1940?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 08, 1940.

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December 08, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1940:

  • George Lloyd

    English-canadian bishop and theologian (b. 1861).

  • George Lloyd (bishop of Saskatchewan)

    Anglican bishop and theologian (born 1861).

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • Imagine John Lennon

    Legendary member of The Beatles and solo artist, known for songs like 'Imagine'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1940:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1940 was Dream Valley by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 08, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dream Valley

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December 08, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe Trail

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Raymond Massey, Ronald Reagan

Country: United States of America

No, No, Nanette

No, No, Nanette

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox

Starring: Anna Neagle, Richard Carlson, Victor Mature, Roland Young

The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey

Country: United States of America

Go West

Go West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, John Carroll

Country: United States of America

Bismarck

Bismarck

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Starring: Paul Hartmann, Friedrich Kayßler, Lil Dagover, Käthe Haack

December 08, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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:

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1940?

On December 08, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1940?

On December 08, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1940?

On December 08, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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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 December 1940?

December 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1940 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 8, 1940