What happened on Saturday April 06, 1940?

About April 6th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The German submarine U-1 was likely destroyed by a British naval mine in the North Sea during the early stages of World War II. This incident highlights the dangerous maritime warfare conditions of the period, with naval mines posing significant risks to submarine operations.
  • Day of the week: April 6th, 1940 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe directed by Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor

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April 06, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 06, 1940:

  • German Submarine U-1 Lost in North Sea The German submarine U-1 was likely destroyed by a British naval mine in the North Sea during the early stages of World War II. This incident highlights the dangerous maritime warfare conditions of the period, with naval mines posing significant risks to submarine operations.
  • Birth of Pedro Armendáriz, Jr. Pedro Armendáriz, Jr., a renowned Mexican actor, was born in Mexico City. He would go on to become a prominent figure in Mexican cinema, following in the footsteps of his famous actor father, Pedro Armendáriz Sr.

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April 06, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 06, 1940?


April 06, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 97th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1940 can also be written as 4/6/1940 in the US and as 6/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 06, 1940?


Famous people born on April 06, 1940:

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz

    Renowned Mexican-American actor and film producer known for his significant contributions to Latin American cinema in the mid-20th century.

  • Homero Aridjis

    Prominent Mexican poet, journalist, and environmental activist who has significantly influenced contemporary Latin American literature.

  • Michel Brunet

    Renowned French paleontologist who made groundbreaking discoveries in human evolution, including the Toumaï fossil from Chad, predating...

  • Michel Brunet (paleontologist)

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April 06, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 06, 1940:

  • Giuseppe Sanarelli

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April 06, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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April 06, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 06, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 06:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.

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How old is someone born on April 06, 1940?


Someone born on April 06, 1940 is:

85 years and 28 days old,

or 1020 months and 28 days old,

or 4439 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31074 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1940?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 06, 1940.

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