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see horoscope and birth chart for February 01, 1940What happened on Thursday February 01, 1940?
About February 1st, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, Soviet forces launched a major military assault against Finnish defensive positions in the strategically critical Karelian Isthmus. This offensive was part of the broader Winter War between the Soviet Union and Finland, characterized by intense fighting and Finland's remarkable resistance against a numerically superior Soviet force.
- Day of the week: February 1st, 1940 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about February 1st, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on February 1st, 1940.
Table of contents
- February 01, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 01, 1940?
- Who was born on February 01, 1940?
- February 01, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- February 01, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 01, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 01, 1940?
- Back in 1940
February 01, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 01, 1940:
- Winter War: Soviet Offensive on Karelian Isthmus During World War II, Soviet forces launched a major military assault against Finnish defensive positions in the strategically critical Karelian Isthmus. This offensive was part of the broader Winter War between the Soviet Union and Finland, characterized by intense fighting and Finland's remarkable resistance against a numerically superior Soviet force.
- Japan's Massive Military Budget Japan passed an unprecedented national budget with substantial allocations for military weapons procurement and comprehensive military training, signaling its growing militaristic ambitions during the pre-World War II era.
February 01, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 01, 1940?
February 01, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 01, 1940 can also be written as 2/1/1940 in the US and as 1/2/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 01, 1940?
Famous people born on February 01, 1940:
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- Jean-Marie Périer
Jean-Marie Périer is a renowned French photographer who captured iconic images of celebrities and musicians during the vibrant 1960s and...
February 01, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 01, 1940:
- Philip Francis Nowlan
American author, created buck rogers (b. 1888).
- Zacharias Papantoniou
Greek journalist and critic (b. 1877).
- Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti
- Emidio Martini
- George de Bothezat
- Rosolino Poggi
- Nicodemo Del Vasto
February 01, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.
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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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 01, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 01, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 01, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 01:19 am and setting at 12:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1940
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Someone born on February 01, 1940 is:
85 years 3 months old,
or 1023 months and 13 days old,
or 4449 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31149 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1940?
There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 01, 1940.
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Back in 1940
