What happened on Friday September 06, 1940?

About September 6th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: King Carol II of Romania abdicated the throne, transferring power to his son Michael. Simultaneously, General Ion Antonescu assumed leadership as the Conducător (Leader) of Romania, marking a significant political transformation during World War II.
  • Day of the week: September 6th, 1940 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: No Time for Comedy directed by William Keighley

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September 06, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 06, 1940:

  • Romanian Royal Transition and Political Shift King Carol II of Romania abdicated the throne, transferring power to his son Michael. Simultaneously, General Ion Antonescu assumed leadership as the Conducător (Leader) of Romania, marking a significant political transformation during World War II.
  • French Military Leadership Arrest Generalissimo Maurice Gamelin, the Commander-in-Chief of French Armed Forces during the early stages of World War II, was arrested. This event occurred in the context of France's defeat by Nazi Germany and subsequent political upheaval.
  • RAF Headquarters Bombing German forces bombed Grantham, the headquarters of No. 5 Group Royal Air Force. This strategic location would endure a total of twelve bombing raids by the end of the year, highlighting the intensity of aerial warfare during World War II.

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

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What day of the week was September 06, 1940?


September 06, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 250th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 06, 1940 can also be written as 9/6/1940 in the US and as 6/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

September 06, 1940 in September 1940 calendar

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Who was born on September 06, 1940?


Famous people born on September 06, 1940:

  • Jackie Trent

    British singer-songwriter known for her musical partnership and marriage with Tony Hatch, composing numerous hit songs in the 1960s and...

  • Elizabeth Murray

    Prominent American contemporary artist known for her large-scale, abstract paintings that challenged traditional artistic boundaries and...

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


Famous people died on September 06, 1940:

  • Thomas Harte (Irish republican)

    Executed prisoner (b. 1915).

  • Patrick McGrath (Irish Republican)

    Executed prisoner (b. 1894).

  • Phoebus Levene
  • Frédéric Swarts

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 6th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:39 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.

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How old is someone born on September 06, 1940?


Someone born on September 06, 1940 is:

84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months

or 4422 weeks

or 30954 days old,

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

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 6th 2025.

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

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

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