Monday November 18, 1940: on this day

About November 18th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: World War II: German leader Adolf Hitler and Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano meet to discuss Benito Mussolini's disastrous Italian invasion of Greece.
  • Day of the week: November 18th, 1940 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Delroy Lindo, Owen Wilson
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Scrub Me, Mama, With a Boogie Beat by Will Bradley & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Bank Dick directed by Edward F. Cline

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What day of the week was November 18, 1940?


November 18, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 323rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1940 can also be written as 11/18/1940 in the US and as 18/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

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November 18, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 18, 1940:

  • World war ii: german leader adolf hitler and italian foreign minister galeazzo ciano meet to discuss benito mussolini's disastrous italian invasion of greece.
  • New york city's ''mad bomber'' george metesky places his first bomb at a manhattan office building used by consolidated edison.

November 18, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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November 18, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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

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November 18, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 18, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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November 18, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 18, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 18, 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 November 18, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 10:23 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 November 18, 1940?


Famous people born on November 18, 1940:

  • Qaboos bin Said

    Longest-serving Arab leader, modernized Oman.

  • bin Said al Said Qaboos

    Sultan qaboos bin said al said was the sultan of oman from 1970 until his death in 2020, known for modernizing the country and maintaining...

  • Kenneth Macrae

    Kenneth Macrae was a Scottish poet known for his lyrical and introspective poems exploring themes of nature and spirituality.

  • James Welch

    American novelist and poet (d. 2003).

  • Maria Simms

    American astrologer and author, simms is currently the owner of starcrafts llc in new hampshire.

  • Haim Harari

    Israeli academic and physicist.

  • Qaboos bin Said al Said

    Sultan of oman.

  • Qābūs bin Saʿīd Āl Saʿīd
  • Adriano Aprà
  • Eladio Silvestre

Whose famous birthday is on November 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 18th:

  • Delroy Lindo
    Delroy Lindo

    Delroy Lindo is a talented actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson

    American screenwriter, actor, screenwriter, and writer.

  • Kim Wilde
    Kim Wilde

    British singer, songwriter, and actress.

  • Linda Evans
    Linda Evans

    American actress.

  • Megyn Kelly
    Megyn Kelly

    American television news anchor.

  • Margaret Atwood
    Margaret Atwood

    Canadian poet and novelist, atwood first rose to fame in the late 1960s.

  • Wolfgang Joop
    Wolfgang Joop

    German fashion designer, well-known for his designs and his perfume line.

  • Kevin Nealon
    Kevin Nealon

    Bridgeport, connecticut -- actor (snl, hot shot, coneheads).

  • Jake Abel
    Jake Abel

    Movie actor.

  • Nick Chinlund
    Nick Chinlund

    American actor.

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How old is someone born on November 18, 1940?


Someone born on November 18, 1940 is:

83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 18 days old,

or 4359 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30515 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 18, 1940?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 18th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 18, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 18, 1940.

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November 18, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 18, 1940:

  • Blannie Fitzgerald

    Blannie Fitzgerald was an American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Ivane Javakhishvili

    Georgian academic and historian (d. 1940).

  • Alessandro Caselli
  • Mario Fascetti
  • Luigi Zacco

What famous deaths happened on November 18th?

Famous deaths on November 18th:

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Jim Jones
    Jim Jones

    American cult leader, the leader of the people's temple.

  • Donald Meek
    Donald Meek

    Scotland, actor (stage fair and stagecoach), is killed at 86.

  • Dorothy Kirsten
    Dorothy Kirsten

    At 82, a stroke kills a us soprano.

  • Chris Watson
    Chris Watson

    Chilean-australian politician and journalist 3rd prime minister australia (d. 41).

  • Marsel Prust

    French novelist known for his masterpiece 'In Search of Lost Time'.

  • Niels Bohr

    Danish physicist, who made fundamental contributions to understanding the atomic structure and quantum mechanics.

  • Ilamae Lomu

    Legendary New Zealand rugby player with exceptional speed and power.

  • Malanii Lomu

    Legendary New Zealand rugby player known for his powerful runs and impact on the game.

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November 18, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 18, 1940:

  • Latvia - Independence Day (1918)
  • Also see November 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul ; Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne ; also St Mawes, St Odo of Cluny, St Romanus of Antioch
  • Roman festivals - day 1 Dios dedicated to the sun god by emperor Licinius
  • Oman - National Holiday
  • Venezuela - Feast of the Virgen de Chiquinquirá, also known as la Chinita, in the western state of Zulia

Observances on November 18, 1940:

  • World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
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November 18, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 18, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 18th and November 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 18, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 1940 was Scrub Me, Mama, With a Boogie Beat by Will Bradley & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

November 18, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 18, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 18th and November 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Scrub Me, Mama, With a Boogie Beat

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November 18, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 18, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bank Dick

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward F. Cline

Starring: W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel, Evelyn Del Rio

Country: United States of America

Dr. Kildare's Crisis

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harold S. Bucquet

Starring: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Robert Young

Remedy for Riches

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Erle C. Kenton

Starring: Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Edgar Kennedy, Maude Eburne

Little Men

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Starring: Kay Francis, Jack Oakie, George Bancroft, Jimmy Lydon

Little Nellie Kelly

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Judy Garland, George Murphy, Charles Winninger, Douglas McPhail

November 18, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 18, 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 November 18, 1940?

On November 18, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 18, 1940?

On November 18, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 18, 1940?

On November 18, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about November 18th?

November 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of November. 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 November 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Boko haram militants loyal to isis attacked a military station in nigeria's town of metele. at least 118 soldiers were killed and at least 153 more were left missing. the militants also took tanks, armored vehicles as well as weapons and ammunition.
  • 2017 - Disappearance: the argentine navy continues to search the south atlantic for the missing ara san juan submarine. it disappeared on 15 november 2017.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: at least 14 people are killed during clashes between suspected abu sayyaf militants from sulu, philippines.

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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 November 1940?

November 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

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