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see horoscope and birth chart for August 04, 1940What happened on Sunday August 04, 1940?
About August 4th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 4, 1940, a significant ideological divide in American foreign policy was highlighted by two prominent public figures. General John J. Pershing, a respected military leader, used a nationwide radio broadcast to advocate for robust support of Britain during the early stages of World War II. In stark contrast, aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh addressed an isolationist rally at Chicago's Soldier Field, arguing against US intervention in European affairs.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1940 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- Popular movie: The Return of Frank James directed by Fritz Lang
More about August 4th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on August 4th, 1940.
Table of contents
- August 04, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 04, 1940?
- Who was born on August 04, 1940?
- August 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 04, 1940?
- Back in 1940
August 04, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1940:
- Pershing and Lindbergh Clash on US Foreign Policy On August 4, 1940, a significant ideological divide in American foreign policy was highlighted by two prominent public figures. General John J. Pershing, a respected military leader, used a nationwide radio broadcast to advocate for robust support of Britain during the early stages of World War II. In stark contrast, aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh addressed an isolationist rally at Chicago's Soldier Field, arguing against US intervention in European affairs.
- Lindbergh's Isolationist Speech Charles Lindbergh delivered a pro-isolationist speech at a rally in Chicago, emphasizing national defense and non-interference. He argued that a strong domestic military would prevent foreign invasion and that the United States should avoid entanglement in international conflicts.
- First Malta Convoy Successfully Completed Operation Hurry, the inaugural Malta Convoy, was successfully executed on August 4, 1940. This maritime operation was crucial in maintaining supply lines and strategic positioning for British forces in the Mediterranean during World War II.
August 04, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 04, 1940?
August 04, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 217th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1940 can also be written as 8/4/1940 in the US and as 4/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 04, 1940?
Famous people born on August 04, 1940:
- Abdurrahman Wahid
August 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1940:
- Ze'ev Jabotinsky
Ukrainian-american general, journalist, and activist (b. 1880).
- Vladimir Žabotinskij
- Ludwig Meyländer genannt Rogalla von Bieberstein
August 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 04, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1940 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 09:07 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 04, 1940
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Someone born on August 04, 1940 is:
84 years 9 months old,
or 1017 months and 10 days old,
or 4423 weeks and 3 days old,
or 30964 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1940?
There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 04, 1940.
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