What happened on Tuesday September 03, 1940?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1940:

• The Blitz Begins: German Aerial Assault on London The German Luftwaffe initiates a massive bombing campaign against London, marking the start of the Blitz - a sustained aerial bombardment that would terrorize British civilians and become a pivotal moment in World War II.
• Luftwaffe Suffers Significant Losses in First London Raid During the initial bombing raid on London, the German Luftwaffe experiences substantial casualties, losing 41 bombers over English airspace - a significant setback that would foreshadow the challenges of the air campaign.
• US-UK Destroyer Deal Strengthens Allied Cooperation The United States provides Britain with 50 destroyers in exchange for leasing rights to military bases in Newfoundland, a strategic agreement that significantly bolstered British naval capabilities during World War II.
• Netherlands Establishes Government-in-Exile in London Following the German invasion, the Netherlands government under Prime Minister Gerbrandy establishes an official government-in-exile in London, continuing resistance against Nazi occupation.
• Nazi Regime Suppresses Civil Organizations The Sicherheitspolizei (Security Police) issues a ban on Freemasons, Rotary International, and the Red Cross, further demonstrating the Nazi regime's systematic suppression of independent organizations.
• First High-Definition Color Television Demonstration A milestone in broadcast technology occurs with the first public showing of high-definition color television, representing a significant advancement in visual media and communication.
• Record Rainfall in Oklahoma Sapulpa, Oklahoma experiences an extraordinary rainfall of 39.4 centimeters, an unusual meteorological event highlighting the region's dynamic weather patterns.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1940

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1940

September 03, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 247th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1940 can also be written as 9/3/1940 in the US and as 3/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1940 in September 1940 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1940:

• Pauline Collins

  Acclaimed British actress known for her Oscar-nominated role in 'Shirley Valentine', who rose to prominence through television series like...

• Macha Méril

  French actress with a distinguished career in film, television, and theater, known for her versatile performances.

• Eduardo Galeano

  Renowned Uruguayan writer and journalist famous for his influential works on Latin American history and politics, including 'Open Veins of...

• Maxime Gremetz
• Brian Lochore

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on September 3rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 03, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:05 am and setting at 08:56 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 03, 1940

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Someone born on September 03, 1940 is:

84 years 8 months old,

or 1016 months and 11 days old,

or 4419 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30934 days old,

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

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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

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

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