What happened on Friday November 01, 1940?

Here's what happened on November 01, 1940:

• Battle of Elaia–Kalamas Begins The Battle of Elaia–Kalamas, a significant engagement during the Greco-Italian War, commenced on November 1, 1940, with intense military operations continuing into the next day.
• Greek Pilot's Heroic Aerial Combat Greek Air Force pilot Marinos Mitralexis demonstrated extraordinary courage during World War II by ramming an Italian bomber after exhausting his ammunition, exemplifying the desperate and heroic nature of aerial combat during the conflict.
• First US Air Raid Shelter Established in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania In response to growing global tensions during World War II, the first air raid shelter in the United States was constructed in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, reflecting the nation's increasing preparedness for potential attacks.
• German Submarine U-69 Commissioned The German Navy commissioned submarine U-69, expanding its naval capabilities during World War II and contributing to the ongoing maritime warfare in the Atlantic.
• Dutch Curfew Implementation During World War II, the Dutch authorities implemented a curfew, likely as a measure of control and security during the German occupation.
• Ramesh Chandra Lahoti Becomes Chief Justice of India Ramesh Chandra Lahoti was appointed as the Chief Justice of India, marking a significant moment in the country's judicial leadership.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Nov. 01, 1940

Newspapers from Nov. 01, 1940

November 01, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 306th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 01, 1940 can also be written as 11/1/1940 in the US and as 1/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

November 01, 1940 in November 1940 calendar

Famous people born on November 01, 1940:

• Barry Sadler

  American Green Beret, singer-songwriter best known for his Vietnam War-era ballad 'Ballad of the Green Berets'.

• Hellmuth Costard

  German experimental film director known for avant-garde documentary and narrative works.

• Bobby Heenan

  Legendary American professional wrestling manager and commentator, famous for his wit and colorful personality in WWE.

• Beth Fowler
• Joe Higgs
• Luigi Roth
• Tony Wharmby

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on November 1st

Famous people died on November 01, 1940:

• Carl Lucas Alsberg
• Vittorio Putti

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on November 1st

November 01, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 01, 1940 was Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To The Bar by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Andrews Sisters - Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To The Bar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 1st is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 01, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:15 am and setting at 07:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on November 01, 1940

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Someone born on November 01, 1940 is:

84 years 6 months old,

or 1014 months and 4 days old,

or 4409 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30866 days old,

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

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 1st 2025.

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

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

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