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see horoscope and birth chart for April 02, 1940What happened on Tuesday April 02, 1940?
About April 2nd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 2, 1940, Walt Disney Productions made a significant financial milestone by launching its first public stock offering. The company offered 155,000 shares of preferred stock at $25 per share and 600,000 shares of common stock at $5 per share. This initial public offering (IPO) successfully raised $3.5 million, providing crucial capital for the company's expansion and future animation and entertainment projects during the late Golden Age of Animation.
- Day of the week: April 2nd, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe directed by Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor
More about April 2nd, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on April 2nd, 1940.
Table of contents
- April 02, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 02, 1940?
- Who was born on April 02, 1940?
- April 02, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- April 02, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 02, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 02, 1940?
- Back in 1940
April 02, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 02, 1940:
- Walt Disney Productions Goes Public On April 2, 1940, Walt Disney Productions made a significant financial milestone by launching its first public stock offering. The company offered 155,000 shares of preferred stock at $25 per share and 600,000 shares of common stock at $5 per share. This initial public offering (IPO) successfully raised $3.5 million, providing crucial capital for the company's expansion and future animation and entertainment projects during the late Golden Age of Animation.
April 02, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 02, 1940?
April 02, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 93rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 02, 1940 can also be written as 4/2/1940 in the US and as 2/4/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 02, 1940?
Famous people born on April 02, 1940:
- Penelope Keith
Renowned British actress known for her comedic roles in classic British television series like 'The Good Life' and 'To the Manor Born'.
- Mike Hailwood
Legendary English motorcycle racer known for his remarkable success in motorcycle racing, tragically dying in a road accident in 1981.
- Adrien Zeller
Prominent French politician who served as state secretary for social security and president of the Alsace Regional Council from 1996 to...
- Michel Bourgeois (politician)
- Ciro Mazzarella
April 02, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 02, 1940:
- Helen Fouché Gaines
- József Majláth
April 02, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.
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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 02, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 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 birthApril 02, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 02, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:51 am and setting at 02:44 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1940
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Someone born on April 02, 1940 is:
85 years 1 month old,
or 1021 months and 12 days old,
or 4441 weeks and 1 day old,
or 31088 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1940?
There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 02, 1940.
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Back in 1940
