What happened on Tuesday August 06, 1940?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1940:

• Soviet Annexation of Estonia Estonia was forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union, marking a significant moment in the Baltic states' loss of independence during World War II. This annexation was part of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact's secret protocols between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
• Belgian Food Crisis Warning American Ambassador to Belgium John Cudahy raised concerns about the deteriorating food situation in Belgium, highlighting the humanitarian challenges faced by European countries during World War II.
• Italian Capture of Odweina During the East African Campaign of World War II, Italian forces captured Odweina in British Somaliland, advancing their territorial control in the region.
• Mukhu Aliyev, President of Dagestan Mukhu Aliyev became the President of the Republic of Dagestan, a federal subject of Russia located in the North Caucasus region.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1940

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1940

August 06, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1940 can also be written as 8/6/1940 in the US and as 6/8/1940 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1940 in August 1940 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1940:

• Luigi Ferrajoli

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on August 6th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:14 am and setting at 10:21 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 06, 1940

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Someone born on August 06, 1940 is:

84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 5 days old,

or 4422 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30959 days old,

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

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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

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

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