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see horoscope and birth chart for February 08, 1940What happened on Thursday February 08, 1940?
About February 8th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Lodtz, 1st large ghetto established by Nazis in Poland
- Day of the week: February 8th, 1940 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about February 8th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on February 8th, 1940.
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February 08, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 08, 1940:
- Lodtz, 1st large ghetto established by Nazis in Poland
- Establishment of Łódź Ghetto On February 8, 1940, the Nazi regime officially established the Łódź Ghetto, one of the largest and most notorious ghettos in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. This ghetto would become a site of immense human suffering, where thousands of Jewish residents were confined in extremely harsh conditions, facing severe overcrowding, starvation, and eventual deportation to concentration camps.
- Chamberlain's Parliamentary Speech on War Progress British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain addressed Parliament, providing an update on the ongoing World War II. He expressed cautious optimism about the war's early progress and offered strong praise for Finland's resistance against Soviet invasion, highlighting the international solidarity during this complex global conflict.
- Release of Swiss Family Robinson Film The adventure film *Swiss Family Robinson*, the first feature-length cinematic adaptation of Johann David Wyss's classic novel, was released. This family-friendly adventure movie would become a beloved classic, introducing the story of a shipwrecked family's survival and resilience to a broader audience.
February 08, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 08, 1940?
February 08, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 39th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 08, 1940 can also be written as 2/8/1940 in the US and as 8/2/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 08, 1940?
Famous people born on February 08, 1940:
- Ted Koppel
Renowned American broadcast journalist who anchored ABC's Nightline for 25 years, becoming one of the most respected news personalities in...
February 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 08, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 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 birthFebruary 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 08, 1940 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:48 am and setting at 06:56 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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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1940
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Someone born on February 08, 1940 is:
85 years 2 months old,
or 1022 months and 15 days old,
or 4445 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31121 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1940?
There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 08, 1940.
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