Friday March 08, 1940: on this day

March 08, 1940 was the 68th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 08, 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 March 08, 1940, who was born and died on March 08, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Virginia City, directed by Michael Curtiz), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 8th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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.

March 08, 1940 in March 1940 calendar

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March 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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March 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 08, 1940 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on March 08, 1940?


Famous people born on March 08, 1940:

  • Ormand Williams

    Ormand Williams was a renowned British journalist and foreign correspondent who covered major events around the world.

  • Elanora Montague

    Elanora Montague was a renowned American ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet.

  • Karl Tani

    Japanese-american graphic artist, who created the illustrations and tarot images in an early edition steinbrecher's book "the inner guide...

  • Richard Williamson

    American footballer and coach (b. 1941).

  • Oyuki Miyagi

    Oyuki Miyagi was a renowned Okinawan poet who explored themes of nature, identity, and the Okinawan experience.

  • Ina May Gaskin

    Renowned author known for her work in natural childbirth advocacy.

  • Jacques Doucet

    Canadian sportscaster.

  • Theo Laseroms

    [the tank]; dutch soccer player, feyenoord.

  • Susan Clark

    Sarnia, ontario -- actress (night moves, webster).

  • Stuart Samuels (film director)
  • Georges Colombier
  • Manfred Manglitz
  • Manuel Núñez Encabo

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

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March 08, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 10 days old,

or 4388 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30722 days old,

if you were born on March 08, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 1940?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

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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March 08, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 08, 1940:

  • Glyndon Sinclair

    Glyndon Sinclair was a prolific British playwright, whose works often explored social and political themes.

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Joanny Berlioz

    Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Yittel Feinstein

    Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.

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March 08, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 08, 1940:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1940:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1940:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa

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March 08, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 08, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Virginia City

Virginia City

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, Randolph Scott, Humphrey Bogart

Country: United States of America

Drums of Fu Manchu

Drums of Fu Manchu

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Henry Brandon, William Royle, Robert Kellard, Gloria Franklin

Pioneers of the West

Pioneers of the West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lester Orlebeck

Starring: Robert Livingston, Raymond Hatton, Duncan Renaldo, Noah Beery

Road to Singapore

Road to Singapore

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Victor Schertzinger

Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Charles Coburn

Johnny Apollo

Johnny Apollo

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Tyrone Power, Dorothy Lamour, Edward Arnold, Lloyd Nolan

March 08, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 08, 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:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1939

Starring: A.G. Street

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1939

Directed by: nbcu

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Who was the US President on March 08, 1940?

On March 08, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 1940?

On March 08, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1940?

On March 08, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 8th?

March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of March. 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 March 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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 March 1940?

March 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1940 calendar looked like.

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