What happened on Wednesday October 02, 1940?

About October 2nd, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met at the Brenner Pass in the Alps, likely discussing Axis strategy and coordination during World War II, further solidifying their military alliance.
  • Day of the week: October 2nd, 1940 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: The Long Voyage Home directed by John Ford

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October 02, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1940:

  • Hitler and Mussolini Confer at Brenner Pass Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met at the Brenner Pass in the Alps, likely discussing Axis strategy and coordination during World War II, further solidifying their military alliance.
  • RAF Shoots Down German Aircraft During Battle of Britain During the Battle of Britain, 17 German aircraft were shot down by Royal Air Force (RAF) fighters over English airspace, marking another significant defensive victory for the British in the aerial campaign against Nazi Germany.
  • British Refugee Liner Sunk During World War II The British liner Empress, carrying refugees seeking safety from the war, was tragically sunk, highlighting the dangerous maritime conditions and human cost of World War II.
  • British Council Receives Royal Charter The British Council, an organization dedicated to promoting British cultural relations and educational opportunities internationally, was officially granted its royal charter, solidifying its role in cultural diplomacy.

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

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What day of the week was October 02, 1940?


October 02, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 276th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1940 can also be written as 10/2/1940 in the US and as 2/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 02, 1940?


Famous people born on October 02, 1940:

  • Muhammad bin Talal
  • Nanni Galli

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October 02, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 1940:

  • Johan Anker
  • John Maxwell

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October 02, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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

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

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October 02, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on October 02, 1940?


Someone born on October 02, 1940 is:

84 years 7 months old,

or 1015 months and 12 days old,

or 4415 weeks

or 30905 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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