Monday October 07, 1940: on this day

October 07, 1940 was the 281st day of the year 1940, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 07, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 07, 1940, who was born and died on October 07, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 07, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me) by Ink Spots), movies (e.g. The Great Dictator, directed by Charles Chaplin), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 7th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 07, 1940?


October 07, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 281st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 07, 1940 can also be written as 10/7/1940 in the US and as 7/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

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October 07, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 07, 1940:

  • Reds bucky walters is 1st pitcher in 14 years to homer in world series
  • World war ii: the mccollum memo proposes bringing the united states into the war in europe by provoking the japanese to attack the united states.

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October 07, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 7th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 07, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 07, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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October 07, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 07, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 07, 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 October 07, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:28 pm and setting at 10:41 pm.

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

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Who was born on October 07, 1940?


Famous people born on October 07, 1940:

  • Parvin Sinclair

    Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Bruce Vento

    American politician, former member of the u.s.

  • André Jaume

    French free and contemporary jazz musician (saxophone, clarinet).

  • Dino Valenti

    Rock guitarist / vocalist (quicksilver messenger service).

  • Richard H Stallings

    (rep-d-idaho, 1985- ).

  • Guido Salvetti
  • Larry Young
  • Andrea Zangara
  • Irene Monaco
  • Muriel Davis
  • Günter Hoge
  • Gianfranco Tunis
  • Ansoino Andreassi

Whose famous birthday is on October 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 7th:

  • Sharad Kelkar
    Sharad Kelkar

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and television.

  • Toni Braxton
    Toni Braxton

    Toni braxton is an american singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs such as 'un-break my heart' and 'breathe again'.

  • Oliver North
    Oliver North

    American patriot and career marine who was fired in november 1986 from the national security council (nsc).

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Edison Chen
    Edison Chen

    Hong Kong actor known for his roles in Infernal Affairs and Initial D..

  • Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker

    American character actor.

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Nicole Ari Parker
    Nicole Ari Parker

    American actress.

  • Mary Badham
    Mary Badham

    American actress.

  • Aaron Ashmore
    Aaron Ashmore

    Canadian actor.

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October 07, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 5 months old,

or 1001 months and 22 days old,

or 4355 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30489 days old,

if you were born on October 07, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 07, 1940?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 07, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 07, 1940.

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October 07, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 07, 1940:

  • Cyrus Adler

    American author and educator known for his works on Jewish history and culture.

  • Camille Barrère

What famous deaths happened on October 7th?

Famous deaths on October 7th:

  • Deryck Guyler
    Deryck Guyler

    British actor known for his roles in radio, film, and television.

  • Boen Poe

    Renowned American poet known for his macabre and gothic tales.

  • Edgel Allen Poe

    Renowned for his macabre and horror tales.

  • Alegend Poe

    Master of macabre and mystery fiction, famous for 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

  • Ovadia Yosef

    Prominent Sephardic rabbi known for his religious writings and leadership.

  • Edgel Poe

    Renowned American writer known for his macabre and gothic tales.

  • Ahnya Politkovskaya

    Ahnya Politkovskaya was a Russian journalist and human rights activist who was known for her critical reporting on the Second Chechen War...

  • Radclyffe Hall

    Radclyffe Hall was a British author best known for her novel 'The Well of Loneliness', which is considered a groundbreaking work in lesbian...

  • Seaton McLean

    Renowned stage and film actor known for his versatile performances.

  • Clarence Birdseye

    Clarence Birdseye was an American inventor and businessman who developed a process for deep-freezing food, which led to the creation of the...

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October 07, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 07, 1940:

  • World Cotton Day
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October 07, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 07, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 07, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 07, 1940 was We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me) by Ink Spots, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 07, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 07, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me)

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October 07, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 07, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Chaplin

Starring: Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner

Country: United States of America

Arise, My Love

Arise, My Love

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Ray Milland, Dennis O'Keefe, Walter Abel

The Long Voyage Home

The Long Voyage Home

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

Too Many Girls

Too Many Girls

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Abbott

Starring: Lucille Ball, Richard Carlson, Ann Miller, Eddie Bracken

Country: United States of America

Third Finger, Left Hand

Third Finger, Left Hand

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman

October 07, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 07, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 07, 1940?

On October 07, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1940?

On October 07, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 07, 1940?

On October 07, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 7th?

October 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: officials from afghanistan claim that taliban destroyed highway bridges in maidan wardak province. this cut off traffic between kabul, the capital, and the provinces ghazni zabul, kandahar, and zabul. four provinces were without electricity, while fighting was reported in ghazni province. at least ten afghan police officers were shot to death. in two weeks, parliamentary elections will be held.
  • 2017 - Two saudi nationals were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire on the al-salam royal palace, jeddah. security guards shot and killed the gunman. (arab news),
  • 2016 - Insurgency in balochistan - two bombs explode near machh, pakistan killing at least six and injuring nineteen more.

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for October 1940?

October 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1940 calendar looked like.

Monday October 7, 1940