What happened on Friday March 01, 1940?

Here's what happened on March 01, 1940:

• Nazi Germany Plans Invasion of Denmark and Norway Adolf Hitler issues Directive for 'Case Weser' (Operation Weserübung), ordering strategic preparations for the occupation of Denmark and Norway. The primary objectives include securing critical Swedish iron ore supplies and establishing strategic naval and air bases to support potential operations against England. General Nickolaus von Falkenhorst is appointed as Commander of Group XXI to lead this military operation, which was ostensibly designed to appear as a protective measure while maintaining a facade of neutrality.
• France Implements Wartime Food Rationing In response to wartime economic pressures, France institutes comprehensive food rationing measures. Meat sales are restricted to three days per week, chocolate consumption is limited, and pastry production is completely banned to conserve resources and manage food supplies during World War II.
• 12th Academy Awards Honors Hollywood Achievements The 12th Academy Awards ceremony celebrates outstanding achievements in cinema. Notable winners include Robert Donat for Best Actor and Vivien Leigh for Best Actress, with 'Gone With the Wind' receiving significant recognition in multiple categories.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Mar. 01, 1940

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 1940

March 01, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 61st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1940 can also be written as 3/1/1940 in the US and as 1/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1940 in March 1940 calendar

Famous people born on March 01, 1940:

• Étienne Mougeotte

  French journalist and media executive who served as vice president of TF1 from 1987 to 2007 and managing editor of Le Figaro from 2008 to...

• Nuala O'Faolain
• Ralph Towner

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on March 1st

Famous people died on March 01, 1940:

• A. H. Tammsaare

  Estonian author (b. 1878).

• Martti Marttelin

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on March 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 01, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 01:12 am and setting at 12:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 1940

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Someone born on March 01, 1940 is:

85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months and 13 days old,

or 4445 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31120 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 1st 2026.

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

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

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