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October 08, 1940 was the 282nd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 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 October 08, 1940, who was born and died on October 08, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 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 8th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1940?
- October 08, 1940: What happened on that day?
- October 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1940?
- October 08, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 08, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1940?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1940?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1940?
What day of the week was October 08, 1940?
October 08, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1940 can also be written as 10/8/1940 in the US and as 8/10/1940 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 08, 1940:
- German troops enter romania to protect its oilfields.
October 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th 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 08, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1940 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 01:15 pm and setting at 11:39 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 08, 1940?
Famous people born on October 08, 1940:
- Thomas Moore (spiritual writer)
Thomas moore is a spiritual writer known for his bestselling book 'care of the soul' and his exploration of the intersection between...
- Marion Jones
Renowned American sculptor known for her abstract and figurative works.
- Fred Cash
Chattanooga (tennessee) -- rocker (impressions).
- Paul Hogan
Screenwriter and producer of australian actors.
- Thomas Moore
American author, the author of "care of the soul", which was a bestseller that sold over two million copies.
- Maria Àngels Cardona i Florit
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
![Raaj Kumar]()
Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
October 08, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 83 years 6 months old,
or 1002 months and 17 days old,
or 4359 weeks and 2 days old,
or 30515 days old,
if you were born on October 08, 1940.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1940?
There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 08, 1940.
October 08, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1940:
- Robert Emden
Swiss geo / astro physics (gaskugeln), dies at 78.
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
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October 08, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1940:
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 1940:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 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 08, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 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 08, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 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:
- Ink Spots - We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me)
October 08, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1940
Directed by: Mitchell Leisen
Starring: Claudette Colbert, Ray Milland, Dennis O'Keefe, Walter Abel
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
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
Release year: 1940
Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard
Starring: Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman
October 08, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Gabby
Release year: 1940
Starring: Pinto Colvig
Country: United States of America
Who was the US President on October 08, 1940?
On October 08, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1940?
On October 08, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1940?
On October 08, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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.
