What happened on Saturday November 02, 1940?

Here's what happened on November 02, 1940:

• Heroic Aviation Incident in World War II In an extraordinary display of aerial combat and bravery, Greek Air Force pilot Marinos Mitralexis executed a remarkable feat during World War II. After exhausting his ammunition, he deliberately rammed an Italian bomber and then landed his aircraft. Upon the enemy crew's parachute landing, he proceeded to capture them, showcasing exceptional courage and tactical ingenuity.
• Battle of Elaia–Kalamas Begins The Battle of Elaia–Kalamas commenced, marking a significant engagement during the Greco-Italian War. Greek defenders initiated defensive operations against Italian forces in the northwestern region of Greece, demonstrating their resistance to Axis invasion.
• German Submarine U-69 Commissioned The German submarine U-69, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Nazi Kriegsmarine, was officially commissioned. This vessel would become part of Germany's formidable submarine fleet during World War II, playing a strategic role in naval warfare.
• Death of Big Nose Kate Mary Katherine Horony-Cummings, famously known as 'Big Nose Kate', passed away at the age of 89. A Hungarian-born woman of the American Old West, she was the common-law wife of legendary gunfighter Doc Holliday and a notable figure in frontier history.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Nov. 02, 1940

Newspapers from Nov. 02, 1940

November 02, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 307th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1940 can also be written as 11/2/1940 in the US and as 2/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

November 02, 1940 in November 1940 calendar

Famous people born on November 02, 1940:

• Jim Bakken

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• Dalil Boubakeur

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• Gigi Proietti
• Francisco Ramalho Jr
• Vincenzo Cerami

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on November 2nd

Famous people died on November 02, 1940:

• Big Nose Kate

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on November 2nd

November 02, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 02, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 08:29 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 02, 1940

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Someone born on November 02, 1940 is:

84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months and 21 days old,

or 4407 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30853 days old,

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

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 2nd 2025.

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

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

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