Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for January 04, 1940What happened on Thursday January 04, 1940?
About January 4th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, Luftwaffe General Hermann Göring assumes control of most war industries in Germany, centralizing economic and military production efforts under his leadership.
- Day of the week: January 4th, 1940 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about January 4th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on January 4th, 1940.
Table of contents
- January 04, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 04, 1940?
- Who was born on January 04, 1940?
- January 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- January 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 04, 1940?
- Back in 1940
January 04, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 04, 1940:
- Göring Takes Control of German War Industries During World War II, Luftwaffe General Hermann Göring assumes control of most war industries in Germany, centralizing economic and military production efforts under his leadership.
- Brian Josephson Birth Brian David Josephson, a renowned Welsh physicist who would later become a Nobel Prize laureate, was born on this date. He is known for his groundbreaking work in quantum tunneling and superconductivity.
January 04, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was January 04, 1940?
January 04, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 4th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 04, 1940 can also be written as 1/4/1940 in the US and as 4/1/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 04, 1940?
Famous people born on January 04, 1940:
- Gao Xingjian
Nobel Prize winner for literature, Chinese-French author, playwright, and critic known for his innovative works bridging Eastern and Western...
- Brian David Josephson
Prize laureate for his theoretical predictions of the properties of a supercurrent through a tunnel barrier, in particular those phenomena...
- Helmut Jahn
Renowned German-American architect famous for designing iconic structures like Liberty Place and Messeturm, known for his bold modernist...
- Luc Boltanski
Influential French sociologist and professor at École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, founder of the Groupe de Sociologie Politique...
- Aldo Spinelli
January 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 04, 1940:
- Manuel González García
- Flora Finch
- Umberto Monterin
- Konrad Weiß
January 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
Discover the personality of January born.
Unlock the Mysteries of January 04, 1940! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
January 04, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 birthJanuary 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 04, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 04, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:22 am and setting at 01:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on January 04, 1940
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on January 04, 1940?
Someone born on January 04, 1940 is:
85 years 4 months old,
or 1024 months and 10 days old,
or 4453 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31177 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1940?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 04, 1940.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1940
