Friday December 06, 1940: on this day
About December 6th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Gestapo arrest German resistance fighter / poster artist Helen Ernst
- Day of the week: December 6th, 1940 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Tom Hulce, Judd Apatow
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Dream Valley by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Santa Fe Trail directed by Michael Curtiz
More about December 6th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on December 6th, 1940.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 06, 1940?
- December 06, 1940: What happened on that day?
- December 06, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 06, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 06, 1940?
- How old is someone born on December 06, 1940?
- December 06, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- December 06, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 06, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
- December 06, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 06, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 06, 1940?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1940?
- Who was the Pope on December 06, 1940?
What day of the week was December 06, 1940?
December 06, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 341st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 06, 1940 can also be written as 12/6/1940 in the US and as 6/12/1940 in UK and Europe.
December 06, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 06, 1940:
- Gestapo arrest german resistance fighter / poster artist helen ernst
- Pietro badoglio resigns as viceroy of ethiopia.
- British submarine is sunk near taranto.
December 06, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 06, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th 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 06, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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December 06, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 06, 1940 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:10 pm and setting at 12:09 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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Famous people born on December 06, 1940:
- Richard Edlund
American visual effects designer and cinematographer.
- Lawrence Bergman
Canadian politician and lawyer.
- Steve Alaimo in Rochester
New york, usa; rocker (mashed potatoes).
- Fred Goldman
Ronald goldman, american father.
- Ivano Bertini
- Elena Kafalieva
- Pier Giuseppe Murgia
- Romano Luperini
Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:
- Tom Hulce
American actor.
- Judd Apatow
American screenwriter and film director.
- Elissa Landi
Italian actress, writer and actress.
- Janine Turner
Janine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.
- Peter Handke
Austrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...
- Agnes Moorehead
American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.
- JoBeth Williams
American actress and singer.
- Torri Higginson
Canadian actress.
- Shekhar Kapur
Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.
- Patrick Bauchau
Belgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.
How old is someone born on December 06, 1940?
Someone born on December 06, 1940 is:
83 years 5 months old,
or 1001 months and 30 days old,
or 4356 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30497 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1940?
There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 06, 1940.
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December 06, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 06, 1940:
- Alberto Crispo Cappai
What famous deaths happened on December 6th?
Famous deaths on December 6th:
- Roy Orbison
American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
- Don Ameche
American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
- Peter Vaughan
English actor (d. 2016).
- Werner Klemperer
German-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.
- Frances Bavier
Frances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.
- Gian Maria Volontè
Italian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.
- John Payne
John Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.
- Rita Macedo
Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.
- Kathleen Harrison
Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.
- James Dobson
Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.
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December 06, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 06, 1940:
- Spain - Constitution Day
- Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
- Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
- Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
December 06, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 06, 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 06, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1940 was Dream Valley by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 06, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 06, 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:
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Dream Valley
December 06, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 06, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 06, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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:
Who was the US President on December 06, 1940?
On December 06, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1940?
On December 06, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 06, 1940?
On December 06, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 6th?
December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
- 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),
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.