What happened on Thursday August 01, 1940?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1940:

• Hitler's Directive for Intensified Warfare Against Britain Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 17, explicitly outlining his strategic intention to escalate air and naval warfare against the United Kingdom, with the ultimate goal of preparing conditions for a potential invasion of Britain.
• Molotov's Speech on Soviet Territorial Expansion Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov delivered a landmark speech to the Supreme Soviet, highlighting the recent Soviet annexation of the Baltic states and signaling the USSR's aggressive territorial ambitions to reclaim lands lost after World War I.
• Japan Announces Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka Yosuke formally introduced the concept of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, a strategic imperial vision of Japanese regional dominance that would justify Japan's expansionist policies during World War II.
• De Gaulle's Appeal to French Canadians Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces, made a special appeal to French Canadians, seeking support and solidarity in the resistance against Nazi occupation of France during World War II.
• Duke of Windsor Appointed Governor of Bahamas Edward, the former King of the United Kingdom, and his wife Wallis Simpson departed from Lisbon, Portugal, to assume the governorship of the Bahamas, a diplomatic posting that effectively exiled the controversial royal couple during World War II.
• British Submarine Sunk in World War II A British submarine was lost during World War II naval operations, contributing to the significant maritime casualties of the conflict.

Events in 1940

August 01, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1940

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1940

August 01, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 214th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1940 can also be written as 8/1/1940 in the US and as 1/8/1940 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1940 in August 1940 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1940:

• Linda Marshall

  Prominent American entrepreneur and president of Elysee Scientific Cosmetics Inc.

• Co Hoedeman
• Paolo Guzzanti
• Andrea Mingardi

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1940:

• Hugo Lederer
• Gus Meins
• Ida Nomi

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on August 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:34 am and setting at 07:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1940

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Someone born on August 01, 1940 is:

84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 13 days old,

or 4423 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30967 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1940?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 01, 1940.

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