Sunday March 10, 1940: on this day

March 10, 1940 was the 70th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 10, 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 March 10, 1940, who was born and died on March 10, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 10, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Virginia City, directed by Michael Curtiz), 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 March 10th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 10, 1940?


March 10, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 70th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 1940 can also be written as 3/10/1940 in the US and as 10/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

March 10, 1940 in March 1940 calendar

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March 10, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 10, 1940:

  • 1st us opera telecast, w2xbs, nyc, i pagliacci
  • First us opera telecast, w2xbs, new york city, new york, i pagliacci.

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March 10, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 10th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 10, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 10, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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March 10, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 10, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 10, 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 March 10, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:48 am and setting at 08:35 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 10, 1940?


Famous people born on March 10, 1940:

  • Chuck Norris
    Chuck Norris

    American actor who made a successful career out of his martial arts skills.

  • Haron Khalili

    Haron Khalili was an Iranian sculptor who created large-scale public art installations.

  • Ebb Weir

    Ebb Weir had a distinguished career as a diplomat, serving in various international organizations and promoting global cooperation.

  • Babacar Sall

    Babacar Sall was a Senegalese poet known for his powerful and evocative poems that explored the human condition.

  • Coleta Perez

    Coleta Perez was a Spanish poet who wrote extensively about the human experience and social justice.

  • Leray Mercier

    Leray Mercier was a French essayist known for his insightful writings on philosophy, politics, and culture.

  • Lazara Rosell

    Lazara Rosell was a Cuban painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Faige Rosenbaum

    Faige Rosenbaum was a renowned essayist who wrote extensively on Jewish culture and philosophy.

  • Basir Khanbhai

    Basir Khanbhai was an acclaimed Kenyan essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

  • Deroy Oakes

    Deroy Oakes was a British sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works.

  • LeRoy Ellis

    American basketball player (b. 1940).

  • Shlomo Elman

    Shlomo Elman was a mathematician known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics.

  • Hennie Botha

    Hennie Botha was a South African geologist who made important contributions to the understanding of the geology of southern Africa.

  • David Rabe

    American screenwriter and playwright.

  • Dean Torrence

    American singer-songwriter jan & dean.

  • David Rabe in Dubuque

    Iowa, usa; playwright (streamers).

  • Francis Schwartz

    Composer.

  • Wayne Dyer

    Psychologist (universe within you).

  • Dean Torrence in Los Angeles

    California, usa; surf music artist (jan and dean- "little old lady from pasadena").

Whose famous birthday is on March 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 10th:

  • Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde

    Olivia wilde is an american actress known for her roles in tv series like house and films such as tron: legacy and the incredible burt...

  • Sharon Stone
    Sharon Stone

    American actress.

  • Carrie Underwood
    Carrie Underwood

    Carrie underwood is an american country singer known for winning the fourth season of american idol and for her successful music career.

  • Jon Hamm
    Jon Hamm

    Jon hamm is an american actor best known for his role as don draper in the television series mad men.

  • Robin Thicke
    Robin Thicke

    Robin thicke is an american singer known for his hit single 'blurred lines' and for being a judge on the tv show 'the masked singer'.

  • Shannon Tweed
    Shannon Tweed

    Canadian-american actress and model.

  • Shin Koyamada
    Shin Koyamada

    Japanese actor known for his roles in Disney's 'Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior'.

  • Neneh Cherry
    Neneh Cherry

    Neneh cherry is a swedish singer-songwriter known for her hit single 'buffalo stance' and her influential blend of pop, r&b, and hip-hop...

  • Emily Osment
    Emily Osment

    Emily osment is an american singer and actress known for her role as lilly truscott in the disney channel series hannah montana.

  • Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster

    American actress.

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March 10, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 9 days old,

or 4388 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30721 days old,

if you were born on March 10, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 10, 1940?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 10th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 10, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 10, 1940.

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March 10, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 10, 1940:

  • Mihail Bulgakov

    A Soviet Russian novelist, dramatist, and short story writer best known for his novel The Master and Margarita.

  • Louis de Vries

    Dutch actor (merchant of venice) dies at 68.

  • Agnes von Krusenstjerna
  • Olivier Mazel
  • Michail Afanas'evič Bulgakov
  • Edoardo Maragliano
  • Mijaíl Bulgákov

What famous deaths happened on March 10th?

Famous deaths on March 10th:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Andy Gibb
    Andy Gibb

    British-american musician, and youngest brother to the pop group "the bee gees".

  • Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges

    American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career.

  • Dave Allen
    Dave Allen

    Irish-english comedian, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1936).

  • Ray Milland
    Ray Milland

    Actor (lost weekend - academy award 1945), dies at 81.

  • Tully Marshall
    Tully Marshall

    Tully Marshall was a prolific character actor in Hollywood during the silent film era.

  • Marguerite De La Motte
    Marguerite De La Motte

    American actress (born in 1902).

  • Anna Moffo
    Anna Moffo

    American opera singer, tv personality and award-winning dramatic actor who was also known as "la bellissima" she was one of the most...

  • Sherryll Rowland

    Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering the role of CFCs in ozone depletion.

  • Moyinoluwa Adesanmi

    Renowned for groundbreaking work in genetics.

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March 10, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 10, 1940:

  • Tibetian national Uprising day
  • Fans of video game character Mario celebrate Mar10 Day, by singing songs about him, watching the movie and show, and playing Mario games.
  • Doctors Day - (Venezuela).

Observances on March 10, 1940:

  • International Day of Women Judges

Saints celebrated on March 10, 1940:

  • Saint Anastasia
  • Saint Macharius (d.335)
  • Saint John Ogilvie (died 1615)
  • Saint Himelin
  • Saint Blankaard

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March 10, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 10, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Virginia City

Virginia City

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, Randolph Scott, Humphrey Bogart

Country: United States of America

Drums of Fu Manchu

Drums of Fu Manchu

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Henry Brandon, William Royle, Robert Kellard, Gloria Franklin

Pioneers of the West

Pioneers of the West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lester Orlebeck

Starring: Robert Livingston, Raymond Hatton, Duncan Renaldo, Noah Beery

Road to Singapore

Road to Singapore

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Victor Schertzinger

Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Charles Coburn

Johnny Apollo

Johnny Apollo

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Tyrone Power, Dorothy Lamour, Edward Arnold, Lloyd Nolan

March 10, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 10, 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

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 March 10, 1940?

On March 10, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 10, 1940?

On March 10, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 10, 1940?

On March 10, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 10th?

March 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of March. 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 March 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - Ethiopian airlines flight 302 - an ethiopian airlines boeing 737 max 8 flight from addis ababa (ethiopia) crashes en route towards nairobi, kenya killing all 157 people on board.
  • 2018 - Economy of the democratic republic of the congo. joseph kabila, the congolese president, signs a law increasing taxes on mining and royalties for international mining companies operating in dr congo. this was despite opposition from foreign companies.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). a saudi-led coalition strikes a market in al hudaydah governorate. at least 20 civilians are killed and six houthi militants are injured.

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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 March 1940?

March 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1940 calendar looked like.

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