What happened on Tuesday February 06, 1940?

About February 6th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 6, 1940, the United States and Saudi Arabia formally established full diplomatic relations. Bert Fish was appointed as the first American Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations during the early stages of World War II and the emerging geopolitical importance of the Middle East.
  • Day of the week: February 6th, 1940 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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February 06, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 06, 1940:

  • US-Saudi Diplomatic Relations Established On February 6, 1940, the United States and Saudi Arabia formally established full diplomatic relations. Bert Fish was appointed as the first American Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations during the early stages of World War II and the emerging geopolitical importance of the Middle East.
  • Birth of Jimmy Tarbuck Jimmy Tarbuck, a prominent British comedian, television host, and entertainment personality, was born on February 6, 1940. Known for his energetic comedy style and work as an emcee and compere, Tarbuck would become a notable figure in British entertainment during the mid-20th century.

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

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What day of the week was February 06, 1940?


February 06, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 37th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1940 can also be written as 2/6/1940 in the US and as 6/2/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 06, 1940?


Famous people born on February 06, 1940:

  • Tom Brokaw
    Tom Brokaw

    Renowned American broadcast journalist who anchored NBC Nightly News and Today Show, becoming one of the most respected news figures of his...

  • Jimmy Tarbuck

    Prominent British comedian who rose to fame in the 1970s through stand-up comedy and television shows.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:38 am and setting at 05:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1940.

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How old is someone born on February 06, 1940?


Someone born on February 06, 1940 is:

85 years 4 months old,

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or 4452 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31167 days old,

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

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

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

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