What happened on Sunday September 01, 1940?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1940:

• George Marshall Becomes US Army Chief of Staff General George C. Marshall was officially sworn in as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, a pivotal leadership role during the early stages of World War II. Marshall would play a crucial strategic role in organizing and preparing the US military for global conflict.
• Italian Invasion of Egypt Commences The Italian military launched a significant offensive into Egypt from Libya, marking a major expansion of the North African campaign during World War II. This invasion was part of Mussolini's strategic ambitions to control the Mediterranean region and challenge British colonial interests.
• Italian Air Force Bombs Tel Aviv In a devastating aerial attack, the Italian Air Force bombed Tel Aviv in Mandatory Palestine, resulting in the tragic death of 137 civilians. This attack was part of the broader Mediterranean theater of World War II and highlighted the expanding geographical scope of the conflict.
• Treznea Massacre During Northern Transylvania Handover During the territorial transfer of Northern Transylvania from Romania to Hungary, a tragic massacre occurred in Treznea, Sălaj County, where 93 people were killed. This event underscores the ethnic tensions and violent territorial changes in Eastern Europe during World War II.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Sep. 01, 1940

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 1940

September 01, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 245th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1940 can also be written as 9/1/1940 in the US and as 1/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 1940 in September 1940 calendar

Famous people born on September 01, 1940:

• Annie Ernaux

  Annie Ernaux is a Nobel Prize-winning French author renowned for her groundbreaking autobiographical literature that critically examines...

• Franco Bitossi
• Clayton Alderfer

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on September 1st

Famous people died on September 01, 1940:

• Lillian Wald

  Lillian Wald was an American nurse and social reformer who founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City and pioneered the concept of...

• Gregorio Aglipay
• André Eugène Costilhes
• John Henry Tilden

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on September 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:39 am and setting at 07:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 1940

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Someone born on September 01, 1940 is:

84 years 6 months old,

or 1014 months and 17 days old,

or 4411 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30879 days old,

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

There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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

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

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