What happened on Tuesday April 09, 1940?

Here's what happened on April 09, 1940:

• Germany Invades Denmark and Norway in World War II On April 9, 1940, Germany launched Operation Weserübung, a strategic military campaign that simultaneously invaded Denmark and Norway. This invasion marked a significant expansion of German territorial aggression during World War II, targeting the Nordic countries to secure strategic ports and prevent potential Allied occupation.
• Vidkun Quisling Seizes Power in Norway At 0630 hours, Vidkun Quisling broadcast on Oslo Radio, urging Norwegians to cease resistance. He deposed the legal government and appointed himself Prime Minister, becoming a notorious collaborator with Nazi Germany. His actions would later make his name synonymous with 'traitor' in many languages.
• First Paratroop Deployment in Warfare A single German parachute battalion, marking the first combat use of paratroopers in military history, successfully captured the Oslo and Stavanger airfields. This innovative tactical deployment significantly enhanced German air power and strategic mobility during the invasion.
• Danish King Announces Surrender At 0620 hours, Danish King Christian X broadcast to the nation, announcing the government's surrender to Germany. This swift capitulation marked the rapid and relatively bloodless German occupation of Denmark.
• Pari-Mutuel Betting Introduced at Jamaica Racetrack Jamaica Racetrack in New York introduced pari-mutuel betting equipment, departing from traditional bookmaking. This marked a significant shift in horse racing gambling practices, with other New York tracks expected to follow suit later in 1940.

Events in 1940

April 09, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 09, 1940

Newspapers from Apr. 09, 1940

April 09, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 100th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1940 can also be written as 4/9/1940 in the US and as 9/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1940 in April 1940 calendar

Famous people born on April 09, 1940:

• Christian Sautter

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on April 9th

Famous people died on April 09, 1940:

• Mrs Patrick Campbell

  English actress (b. 1865).

• Marija Germanova
• Rosa Newmarch
• Jean Verdier

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on April 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th is Aries.

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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 09, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 09, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 09, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 09:20 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 09, 1940

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Someone born on April 09, 1940 is:

85 years 1 month old,

or 1021 months and 5 days old,

or 4440 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31081 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1940?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 09, 1940.

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