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see horoscope and birth chart for January 06, 1940What happened on Saturday January 06, 1940?
About January 6th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: German forces commit a horrific mass execution of Polish civilians in the city of Poznan, located in the Warthegau region, as part of their systematic oppression during World War II.
- Day of the week: January 6th, 1940 was a Saturday
- 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 6th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on January 6th, 1940.
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January 06, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 06, 1940:
- Nazi Mass Execution in Poznan German forces commit a horrific mass execution of Polish civilians in the city of Poznan, located in the Warthegau region, as part of their systematic oppression during World War II.
- World War II: Russian Forces Command Change During the Winter War, General Semyon Timoshenko assumes command of all Russian military forces, signaling a strategic leadership transition in the Soviet military operations.
- Great Britain Introduces Food Rationing As World War II intensifies, the British government implements nationwide food rationing to manage resources and ensure equitable distribution during wartime.
- Finnish Pilot's Remarkable Air Combat During the Winter War, Finnish pilot Jorma Sarvanto and his wingman achieve an extraordinary feat by shooting down seven Soviet bombers in a single aerial engagement, demonstrating exceptional combat skill.
- Penny Lernoux: Journalist and Author Penny Lernoux, an accomplished American journalist and author known for her insightful writing, is born. She will make significant contributions to journalism before her passing in 1989.
- Ed Zschau: California Politician Ed Zschau, a Republican representative from California, begins his political career, serving in the United States Congress from 1983 onwards.
January 06, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 06, 1940?
January 06, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 6th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 06, 1940 can also be written as 1/6/1940 in the US and as 6/1/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 06, 1940?
Famous people born on January 06, 1940:
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Olga Georges-PicotFrench actress and model from a diplomatic family, who appeared in 18 films and had a notable relationship with Jean Sobiesky from 1966 to...
- Van McCoy
Renowned American singer and songwriter famous for disco hits like 'The Hustle', who tragically died at the young age of 35.
- John Byrne
Scottish stage designer and dramatist renowned for his television work on 'Tutti Frutti' and his original play 'Writer's Cramp'.
- John Byrne (playwright)
- Claude Schockert
January 06, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.
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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.
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January 06, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 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 06, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 06, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:27 am and setting at 03:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1940
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Someone born on January 06, 1940 is:
85 years 3 months old,
or 1023 months and 17 days old,
or 4450 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31154 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1940?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 06, 1940.
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