Tuesday January 23, 1940: on this day

January 23, 1940 was the 23rd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 23, 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 January 23, 1940, who was born and died on January 23, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. British Intelligence, directed by Terry O. Morse), TV series (e.g. Down On The Farm) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1940?


January 23, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1940 can also be written as 1/23/1940 in the US and as 23/1/1940 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

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January 23, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1940:

  • Pianist ignaz paderewski becomes premier of polish government in exile.

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January 23, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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January 23, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 January 23, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 06:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.

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Who was born on January 23, 1940?


Famous people born on January 23, 1940:

  • Alan Cheuse

    American academic and author critic (d. 2015).

  • Joe Dowell

    American pop singer (d. 2016).

  • Johnny Russell

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 2001).

  • Yves Patenotre
  • Mario Levrero
  • Werner Krämer
  • Kjell Andreassen
  • Moussa Arafat
  • Jimmy Castor
  • Brian Labone
  • Simonetta Bernardi
  • Fiona MacCarthy
  • Rudolf Kučera
  • Gianna Spagnulo
  • Paolo Enrico Moro
  • Linda K. Kerber
  • John Bright «Johnny» Russell

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 3 months old,

or 1011 months and 2 days old,

or 4396 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30774 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1940?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 23, 1940.

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January 23, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1940:

  • Giuseppe Motta
  • Fred Hussman

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1940:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai

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January 23, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

British Intelligence

British Intelligence

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Terry O. Morse

Starring: Boris Karloff, Margaret Lindsay, Bruce Lester, Leonard Mudie

Chasing Trouble

Chasing Trouble

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds, Mantan Moreland, Milburn Stone

The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin

Country: United States of America

The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn

Country: United States of America

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Cromwell

Starring: Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard

January 23, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 23, 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:

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 January 23, 1940?

On January 23, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1940?

On January 23, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1940?

On January 23, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of January. 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 January 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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 January 1940?

January 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1940 calendar looked like.

Tuesday January 23, 1940