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see horoscope and birth chart for February 02, 1940What happened on Friday February 02, 1940?
About February 2nd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Prominent Russian theatre director Vsevolod Meyerhold was executed by Soviet authorities on fabricated charges of treason and espionage. He was later posthumously rehabilitated during the de-Stalinization period, revealing the brutal nature of Stalin's political repression.
- Day of the week: February 2nd, 1940 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about February 2nd, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on February 2nd, 1940.
Table of contents
- February 02, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 02, 1940?
- Who was born on February 02, 1940?
- February 02, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- February 02, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 02, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 02, 1940?
- Back in 1940
February 02, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 02, 1940:
- Vsevolod Meyerhold Executed in Soviet Purge Prominent Russian theatre director Vsevolod Meyerhold was executed by Soviet authorities on fabricated charges of treason and espionage. He was later posthumously rehabilitated during the de-Stalinization period, revealing the brutal nature of Stalin's political repression.
- Frank Sinatra Debuts with Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Frank Sinatra made his professional debut with the renowned Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, marking a significant milestone in his early musical career and setting the stage for his future as a legendary vocalist.
- Nazi Authorities Rename Prague Stations As part of the Nazi occupation's cultural erasure, authorities in Prague renamed Wilson Railway Station (originally honoring Woodrow Wilson) to 'Main Station' and Masaryk Station to 'Prague-Hibernia Station', symbolizing the systematic suppression of Czech national identity.
February 02, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 02, 1940?
February 02, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 02, 1940 can also be written as 2/2/1940 in the US and as 2/2/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 02, 1940?
Famous people born on February 02, 1940:
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David JasonBeloved British comedy actor known for iconic TV roles in 'Open All Hours' and 'Only Fools and Horses', who received a lifetime achievement...
- Thomas M. Disch
Renowned American science fiction author and poet known for his innovative and critically acclaimed literary works.
February 02, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 02, 1940:
- Cleonte Chinarelli
- Albert Courquin
- Carl Grünberg
- Vsevolod Ėmil'evič Mejerchol'd
February 02, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 02, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 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 birthFebruary 02, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 02, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:21 am and setting at 01:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 1940
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Someone born on February 02, 1940 is:
85 years 2 months old,
or 1022 months and 21 days old,
or 4446 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31127 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1940?
There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 2nd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 02, 1940.
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Back in 1940
