Saturday June 01, 1940: on this day

June 01, 1940 was the 153rd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 01, 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 June 01, 1940, who was born and died on June 01, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 01, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Ghost Breakers, directed by George Marshall), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 1st, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 01, 1940?


June 01, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1940 can also be written as 6/1/1940 in the US and as 1/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

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June 01, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 01, 1940:

  • Coffee and tea rationed in holland
  • General major bernard montgomery returns to london
  • Nazi occupiers kick jews out of dutch air guard
  • The leninist communist youth league of the karelo-finnish ssr holds its first congress.
  • The brooklyn-manhattan transit corporation goes out of business, giving the city of new york full control of the subway system in the city.

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June 01, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on June 1st, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 01, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 01, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:53 am and setting at 05:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.

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Who was born on June 01, 1940?


Famous people born on June 01, 1940:

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Bernard Housset

    French catholic priest who was bishop of la rochelle & saintes since 2006.

  • Reinhart Ahlrichs

    Reinhart Ahlrichs is a German chemist known for his work in the field of quantum chemistry.

  • Vieno Hämäläinen

    Vieno Hämäläinen is a Finnish essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.

  • Kip Thorne

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to gravitational physics and astrophysics.

  • Thorne

    Known for his work on black holes and gravitational waves.

  • Bern Hardy

    Bern Hardy is a mathematician known for his work in number theory and algebraic geometry.

  • Katerina Gogou

    Greek actress, poet, and author (b. 1940).

  • Barbara Lass
  • Umberto Rocca
  • Jože Pirjevec
  • Ljudmila Šišova

Whose famous birthday is on June 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 1st:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Walt Whitman
    Walt Whitman

    Walt whitman was an american poet known for his influential work 'leaves of grass', which celebrated the human spirit and individuality.

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • Amy Schumer
    Amy Schumer

    Amy schumer is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as her outspoken and often controversial humor.

  • Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman

    He was an american actor who won the academy award for best supporting actor in 2005 for his role as million dollar baby.

  • Mario Cimarro
    Mario Cimarro

    Cuban-american singer and actor.

  • Sarah Wayne Callies
    Sarah Wayne Callies

    Sarah wayne callies is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'prison break' and 'the walking dead'.

  • Jennifer Coolidge
    Jennifer Coolidge

    American comedian and actress, best known for her role as "stifler’s mom", which is a prominent part in american pie films.

  • Andy Griffith
    Andy Griffith

    American actor, singer, and tv actor.

  • Pat Boone
    Pat Boone

    American actor and singer who sold 18,000,000 records before he turned 24.

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June 01, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 19 days old,

or 4377 weeks

or 30639 days old,

if you were born on June 01, 1940.

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

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 1st 2024.

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

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

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June 01, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 01, 1940:

  • Tullio Porcelli
  • Ali Hubert
  • Alfred Loisy
  • Carlo Maranghi

What famous deaths happened on June 1st?

Famous deaths on June 1st:

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Richard Greene
    Richard Greene

    Plymouth, england -- actor (adventures of robin hood).

  • Mary Kornman
    Mary Kornman

    Actress (desert trail swing it professor), is killed at 57.

  • Jack Mulhall
    Jack Mulhall

    Actor (buck rogers held for ransom), is killed at 91.

  • Howard Ralston
    Howard Ralston

    Actor (pollyana).

  • Daniel Burnham

    American architect of note.

  • Miniya Shabazz

    American civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X..

  • Liylah Shabazz

    American human rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X..

  • Floyed Bennett

    Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Lizzie Borden

    Lizzie Borden was an American journalist and writer who gained notoriety for her alleged involvement in the 1892 murders of her father and...

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June 01, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 01, 1940:

  • Samoa - Independence Day 1962.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Carna.
  • Children's Day in some countries.
  • Commemoration of Justin Martyr (Anglican).
  • Kenya Madaraka Day 1963.
  • Tunisia - Constitution Day / Victory Day 1959.
  • The Ascension in Eastern Christianity.
  • Nirvana of Buddhists.

Observances on June 01, 1940:

  • Global Day of Parents

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June 01, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 01, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Ghost Breakers

The Ghost Breakers

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas

Country: United States of America

Brother Orchid

Brother Orchid

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sothern, Donald Crisp

Susan and God

Susan and God

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Joan Crawford, Fredric March, Ruth Hussey, John Carroll

Lightning Strikes West

Lightning Strikes West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harry L. Fraser

Starring: Ken Maynard, Claire Rochelle, Bob Terry, Michael Vallon

Bad Man from Red Butte

Bad Man from Red Butte

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Johnny Mack Brown, Bob Baker, Fuzzy Knight, Anne Gwynne

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Who was the US President on June 01, 1940?

On June 01, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 01, 1940?

On June 01, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 01, 1940?

On June 01, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 1st?

June 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of June. 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 June 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight officers were killed when a suicide bomber drove a humvee and detonated it with explosives in front of a security building.
  • 2018 - Brazil's economy: pedro parente, brazil petrobras's head, resigns amid protests over diesel fuel prices.
  • 2017 - Marawi crisis: the philippine defense secretary delfin lorenzana announced the death of ten marawi soldiers as a result a "friendly fire” airstrike.

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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 June 1940?

June 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 1940 calendar looked like.

Saturday June 1, 1940