What happened on Saturday August 03, 1940?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1940:

• Soviet Incorporation of Lithuania The Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic was officially incorporated into the Soviet Union, marking a significant geopolitical transformation during the early stages of World War II. This annexation was part of the Soviet Union's strategic expansion in Eastern Europe, following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
• Italian Invasion of British Somaliland During World War II, Italian forces launched a strategic invasion of British Somaliland, a British colonial territory in the Horn of Africa. This military operation was part of Italy's broader campaign to expand its colonial influence and challenge British imperial holdings in the region.
• German Occupation Restrictions German occupiers implemented cultural and religious restrictions by forbidding ritual slaughters and banning English and French movies in the occupied territories, demonstrating the oppressive nature of the Nazi regime during World War II.
• Martin Sheen's Birth Martin Sheen, the renowned American actor known for his roles in films like 'Apocalypse Now' and television series 'The West Wing', was born in Dayton, Ohio.
• Death of Willard Hershberger Willard Hershberger, a 30-year-old American baseball player, passed away on this date, marking a tragic moment in sports history.

Events in 1940

August 03, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1940

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 1940

August 03, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 216th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1940 can also be written as 8/3/1940 in the US and as 3/8/1940 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1940 in August 1940 calendar

Famous people born on August 03, 1940:

• Martin Sheen

  Renowned American actor famous for iconic roles in films like 'Apocalypse Now' and TV series 'The West Wing', where he portrayed President...

• Lance Alworth in Houston

  NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver who played for San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys.

• Lance Alworth

  Legendary NFL wide receiver nicknamed 'Bambi', who played for the San Diego Chargers and was known for his exceptional pass receptions.

• Roscoe Mitchell

  Innovative jazz saxophonist, composer, and founding member of the groundbreaking Art Ensemble of Chicago, known for his experimental and...

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on August 3rd

Famous people died on August 03, 1940:

• Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on August 3rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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

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August 03, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:42 am and setting at 08:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 1940

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Someone born on August 03, 1940 is:

84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 11 days old,

or 4423 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30965 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1940?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 03, 1940.

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