Sunday August 25, 1940: on this day
August 25, 1940 was the 238th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 25, 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 25, 1940, who was born and died on August 25, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Night Train to Munich, directed by Carol Reed), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 25th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1940?
- August 25, 1940: What happened on that day?
- August 25, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1940?
- August 25, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 25, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1940?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1940?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1940?
What day of the week was August 25, 1940?
August 25, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 238th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1940 can also be written as 8/25/1940 in the US and as 25/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 25, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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August 25, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:05 pm and setting at 02:17 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.
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Famous people born on August 25, 1940:
- Schon Connery
Former Prime Minister known for his diplomatic skills.
- Bonnetta Fitzgerald
Bonnetta Fitzgerald is a renowned biographer who has written acclaimed works on historical figures.
- Gerrald Schwartz
Gerrald Schwartz is a Canadian businessman and entrepreneur who is the founder and chairman of Onex Corporation, a private equity firm.
- Marie-Thérèse Boisseau
French politician, secretary for the disabled 2002-2004.
- José Van Dam
José van dam is a belgian operatic bass-baritone known for his acclaimed performances in leading opera houses around the world.
- Wilhelm von Homburg
German actor and boxer (d. 2004).
- Maria Elmi
Italian television presenter, presenter, journalist and actress.
- Maurizio Cavazzoni
- Takashi Masuda
- Maria Giovanna Elmi
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
- Sean Connery
Scottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
- Yifei Liu
Yifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
- Blake Lively
Blake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
- Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
- Claudia Schiffer
German model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
- Tim Burton
American filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
- Rachel Bilson
American actress.
- Elvis Costello
Elvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
- Jonathan Togo
Togo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
- George Wallace
American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
August 25, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 83 years 7 months old,
or 1003 months and 4 days old,
or 4361 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30532 days old,
if you were born on August 25, 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 25, 1940?
There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 25, 1940.
August 25, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1940:
- Prince Jean
Duke of guise (b. 1874).
- Jean d'Orleans
Duc de guise, orleanist pretender for the french throne (born 1874).
- Giovanni d'Orléans
- William Bowie
- Ettore Martini
- Édouard Michelin
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
- Paul Muni
Paul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
- Samantha Smith
American actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
- Marvin Kaplan
American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
- William Hall
Canadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Michaeal Faraday
Contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
- Aaliyah Haughton
Aaliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major figure in R&B and pop music in the 1990s.
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
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August 25, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1940:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on August 25, 1940?
On August 25, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1940?
On August 25, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1940?
On August 25, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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.