What happened on Monday March 04, 1940?

About March 4th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The British Home Office implemented significant labor protections by announcing work hour restrictions. Women would be limited to a maximum of 60 hours per week in factories, while individuals under 16 years old would not be required to work more than 48 hours, marking an important step in labor rights and worker protection.
  • Day of the week: March 4th, 1940 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about March 4th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on March 4th, 1940.

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March 04, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 04, 1940:

  • British Labor Regulations for Women and Youth The British Home Office implemented significant labor protections by announcing work hour restrictions. Women would be limited to a maximum of 60 hours per week in factories, while individuals under 16 years old would not be required to work more than 48 hours, marking an important step in labor rights and worker protection.
  • Notable Deaths: Maxine Elliott and Cai Yuanpei Two significant international figures passed away: Maxine Elliott, an accomplished American actress and businesswoman, and Cai Yuanpei, a renowned Chinese educator, philosopher, and influential intellectual who played a crucial role in modernizing Chinese education.
  • Death of Hamlin Garland, Notable American Author Hamlin Hannibal Garland, a prominent American novelist, poet, essayist, and short-story writer, passed away at the age of 79. Known for his realistic portrayals of rural Midwestern life, Garland was a significant literary figure of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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March 04, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 04, 1940?


March 04, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 64th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1940 can also be written as 3/4/1940 in the US and as 4/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 04, 1940?


Famous people born on March 04, 1940:

  • Alpha Conde

    Prominent Guinean politician who served as President of Guinea, leading the Rally of the Guinean People political party.

  • David Plante

    Renowned American writer from Providence known for his literary works exploring complex human relationships.

  • Wolfgang Hoffmann-Riem

    Distinguished German legal scholar and former judge of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, known for significant contributions to...

  • Ed Burke (athlete)

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March 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 04, 1940:

  • Hamlin Garland

    American novelist and essayist known for his works depicting the hardships of farm life in the Midwest.

  • Alberto Felice Marenghi-Marenco

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March 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 04, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 04, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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March 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 04, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 04, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 02:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.

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How old is someone born on March 04, 1940?


Someone born on March 04, 1940 is:

85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months

or 4443 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31107 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 04, 1940?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 04, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 04, 1940.

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