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see horoscope and birth chart for April 08, 1940What happened on Monday April 08, 1940?
About April 8th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: The British destroyer HMS Glowworm was sunk after courageously reporting German fleet movements and dramatically ramming the German cruiser Hipper, demonstrating exceptional naval bravery during the early stages of World War II.
- Day of the week: April 8th, 1940 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- Popular movie: The Man with Nine Lives directed by Nick Grinde
More about April 8th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on April 8th, 1940.
April 08, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 08, 1940:
- HMS Glowworm's Heroic Last Stand The British destroyer HMS Glowworm was sunk after courageously reporting German fleet movements and dramatically ramming the German cruiser Hipper, demonstrating exceptional naval bravery during the early stages of World War II.
- German Naval Victory: Sinking of HMS Glorious German battle cruisers successfully sank the British aircraft carrier HMS Glorious during World War II, representing a significant naval engagement in the early stages of the conflict in Northern European waters.
- British Minelayers Encounter German Naval Preparations British minelayers unexpectedly encountered the German navy off the coast of Norway, revealing Germany's imminent invasion plans. This moment was crucial in the unfolding of the Norwegian Campaign during World War II.
- Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal Becomes Mongolian Leader The Central Committee of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party elected Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal as General Secretary, initiating his unprecedented 44-year leadership of Mongolia. This marked a significant period of political stability and Soviet-aligned governance in the country.
April 08, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 08, 1940?
April 08, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 99th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 08, 1940 can also be written as 4/8/1940 in the US and as 8/4/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 08, 1940?
Famous people born on April 08, 1940:
- John Havlicek
Legendary NBA player for the Boston Celtics, known for his exceptional scoring and defensive skills.
- Jean-Philippe Douin
Prominent French military leader who served as Chief of Staff for the French Air Force from 1994 to 1995 and as Chief of Defence Staff from...
April 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.
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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 08, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 08, 1940 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:51 am and setting at 08:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1940
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Someone born on April 08, 1940 is:
85 years and 26 days old,
or 1020 months and 26 days old,
or 4438 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31072 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1940?
There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 08, 1940.
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