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see horoscope and birth chart for March 08, 1940What happened on Friday March 08, 1940?
About March 8th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: In a brutal response to a resistance attack at Woeste Hoeve on March 6, Nazi forces executed 262 Dutch prisoners and civilians as a punitive measure. This event exemplifies the Nazi regime's systematic use of terror and collective punishment against civilian populations during World War II.
- Day of the week: March 8th, 1940 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
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March 08, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 08, 1940:
- Nazi Reprisal Killings in the Netherlands In a brutal response to a resistance attack at Woeste Hoeve on March 6, Nazi forces executed 262 Dutch prisoners and civilians as a punitive measure. This event exemplifies the Nazi regime's systematic use of terror and collective punishment against civilian populations during World War II.
- British and Canadian Naval Capture of German Freighter Hannover During World War II, British light cruiser Dunedin and Canadian destroyer Assiniboine captured the German freighter Hannover off the Dominican Republic, technically violating Pan-American Neutrality. The captured vessel would later be converted and become the first British escort carrier, HMS Audacity, playing a significant role in naval warfare.
- First Black Nurse Sworn into US Navy Phyllis Daley made history by becoming the first Black nurse to be sworn into the United States Navy, marking a significant milestone in racial integration and opportunities for African Americans in military service.
- German Commando Raid on Granville, Normandy Nazi commandos launched a daring nighttime raid from the occupied Channel Islands to Granville, Normandy. During this operation, they successfully freed 55 German prisoners of war and captured 30 American soldiers, demonstrating the tactical mobility of German forces during the early stages of World War II.
March 08, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was March 08, 1940?
March 08, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 68th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 08, 1940 can also be written as 3/8/1940 in the US and as 8/3/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on March 08, 1940?
Famous people born on March 08, 1940:
- Richard Williamson
American football player and coach who had a notable career in professional sports.
- Stuart Samuels (film director)
- Georges Colombier
March 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.
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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 08, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 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 birthMarch 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 08, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:51 am and setting at 06:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1940
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Someone born on March 08, 1940 is:
85 years 2 months old,
or 1022 months and 6 days old,
or 4444 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31113 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 1940?
There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 08, 1940.
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