What happened on Thursday October 03, 1940?

About October 3rd, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Nazi Germany launches a comprehensive military campaign against France, utilizing blitzkrieg tactics. After an intense six-week military operation, France is overwhelmed and forced to surrender, signing an armistice with Germany that effectively ended French resistance and led to German occupation.
  • Day of the week: October 3rd, 1940 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Long Voyage Home directed by John Ford

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October 03, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 03, 1940:

  • German Invasion of France Nazi Germany launches a comprehensive military campaign against France, utilizing blitzkrieg tactics. After an intense six-week military operation, France is overwhelmed and forced to surrender, signing an armistice with Germany that effectively ended French resistance and led to German occupation.
  • United States Establishes Parachute Infantry The United States military officially forms its first dedicated parachute troops, marking a significant advancement in airborne military tactics and strategic deployment capabilities during World War II.

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

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What day of the week was October 03, 1940?


October 03, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 277th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1940 can also be written as 10/3/1940 in the US and as 3/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1940 in October 1940 calendar

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Who was born on October 03, 1940?


Famous people born on October 03, 1940:

  • Jean Ratelle

    Renowned Canadian ice hockey player and coach who had a distinguished career in the National Hockey League, particularly with the New York...

  • Jean Ratelle NHL center (New York Rangers

    NHL center who played for the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins, a key player in professional ice hockey.

  • Mike Troy

    American Olympic swimmer who won two gold medals at the 1960 Olympics, representing the United States in swimming competitions.

  • Rolando Rigoli

    Italian Olympic fencer who won a gold medal at the 1972 Monaco Olympics, representing Italy in the prestigious international sporting event.

  • Walter Álvarez

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October 03, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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

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

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October 03, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 03, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 07:59 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 03, 1940?


Someone born on October 03, 1940 is:

84 years 8 months old,

or 1016 months and 2 days old,

or 4418 weeks

or 30926 days old,

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

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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

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

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