What happened on Monday September 02, 1940?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1940:

• US-British Naval Base Lease Agreement The United States and Great Britain signed a strategic defense agreement, where the US would gain leasing rights to critical naval and air bases across the Caribbean and Atlantic regions. This included strategic locations in Newfoundland, Bermuda, Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Antigua, and British Guiana. In exchange, the United States provided Britain with fifty naval destroyers, significantly bolstering British defensive capabilities during the early stages of World War II.
• Italian Invasion of Egypt The Italian military launched an invasion of Egypt from Libya, marking a significant expansion of the North African campaign during World War II. This strategic move was part of Mussolini's broader ambitions to establish an Italian colonial presence and challenge British imperial interests in the region.
• Italian Air Force Bombing of Tel Aviv The Italian Air Force conducted a devastating bombing raid on Tel Aviv in Mandatory Palestine, resulting in the tragic death of 137 civilians. This attack was part of the broader Mediterranean theater of World War II and demonstrated the expanding geographical scope of the conflict.
• Treznea Massacre The Treznea massacre occurred, resulting in the brutal killing of 93 individuals. This event was likely part of the ethnic tensions and violence prevalent in Eastern Europe during World War II, reflecting the complex and tragic human cost of the conflict.
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park Dedication The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially dedicated, establishing one of the most beloved and ecologically diverse national parks in the United States. Straddling Tennessee and North Carolina, this park would become a crucial conservation area and a treasured natural heritage site.
• 23rd PGA Championship The 23rd PGA Championship was held at Hershey Country Club in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with Byron Nelson emerging as the champion. This tournament was part of the professional golf circuit during a significant period in American sports history.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Sep. 02, 1940

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1940

September 02, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 246th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1940 can also be written as 9/2/1940 in the US and as 2/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1940 in September 1940 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1940:

• Pippo Franco

  Prominent Italian comedian and entertainer who was a key figure in Italian comedy during the 1960s and 1970s, known for his versatile...

• Régis Debray

  Influential French philosopher and political activist known for his revolutionary writings and his personal involvement with Che Guevara in...

• Alain Deloche

  Humanitarian French surgeon who co-founded Médecins du Monde and was a significant contributor to international medical aid organizations.

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on September 2nd

Famous people died on September 02, 1940:

• Maude Abbott
• Eddie Collins
• Giulio Gatti Casazza

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on September 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 08:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on September 02, 1940

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Someone born on September 02, 1940 is:

84 years 8 months old,

or 1016 months and 12 days old,

or 4419 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30935 days old,

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

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 2nd 2025.

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

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

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