What happened on Tuesday July 02, 1940?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1940:

• Hitler's Invasion Plan Adolf Hitler issues orders for the invasion of England, a pivotal moment in World War II military strategy known as Operation Sea Lion.
• Churchill and Montgomery Meeting British Prime Minister Winston Churchill meets with General Major Bernard Montgomery, likely discussing military strategy during World War II.
• Arandora Star Sinking The SS Arandora Star was sunk by German submarine U-47 in the North Atlantic, resulting in a tragic loss of over 800 lives, predominantly civilians during World War II.
• U.S. Export Control Act The U.S. Congress enacts the Export Control Act, granting the president authority to restrict exports of military-related goods like machine parts, munitions, and tools.
• Arrest of Subhas Chandra Bose Indian independence leader Subhas Chandra Bose is arrested and detained in Calcutta, a significant moment in India's independence struggle.
• First Bulgarian Space Traveler Georgi Ivan Ivanov becomes recognized as the first Bulgarian space traveler, who would later fly on the Soyuz 33 mission.
• Kenneth Harry Clarke Birth Kenneth Harry Clarke, a prominent British politician, was born on this date. He would later become a notable Conservative Party member and serve in multiple cabinet positions.
• Dutch Political Publication Dutch Prime Minister Colijn publishes 'Borders of 2 Worlds', a significant political document exploring geopolitical perspectives.
• Lake Washington Floating Bridge Dedication The Lake Washington Floating Bridge in Seattle, Washington is officially dedicated, representing an innovative infrastructure achievement.

Events in 1940

July 02, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1940

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1940

July 02, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 184th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1940 can also be written as 7/2/1940 in the US and as 2/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1940 in July 1940 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1940:

• Kenneth Clarke

  Kenneth Clarke is a prominent British Conservative politician who served as Lord Chancellor and in multiple high-profile ministerial roles...

• Georgi Ivanov
• Christopher Awdry

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1940:

• Guido Seeber
• Giuseppe Tuntar

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on July 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 02, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 06:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1940

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Someone born on July 02, 1940 is:

84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 12 days old,

or 4428 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30997 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 1940?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 02, 1940.

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