What happened on Tuesday July 09, 1940?

About July 9th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Royal Air Force (RAF) conducted bombing raids against Germany, escalating aerial warfare during the early stages of World War II. These strategic attacks were part of Britain's defensive and offensive military operations against Nazi Germany.
  • Day of the week: July 9th, 1940 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Boys of the City directed by Joseph H. Lewis

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July 09, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 09, 1940:

  • RAF Bombing of Germany The Royal Air Force (RAF) conducted bombing raids against Germany, escalating aerial warfare during the early stages of World War II. These strategic attacks were part of Britain's defensive and offensive military operations against Nazi Germany.
  • German Evangelist Church Protests Euthanasia The German Evangelist Church publicly protested against the Nazi regime's euthanasia program, known as Aktion T4, which systematically murdered individuals with disabilities. This protest represented a rare moment of moral resistance against the Nazi's horrific policies during World War II.
  • Battle of Calabria in Mediterranean A naval engagement between British and Italian naval forces occurred in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Italy. The battle ended without a clear victor, reflecting the complex naval dynamics of World War II in the Mediterranean theater.
  • 8th Major League Baseball All-Star Game The National League (NL) decisively defeated the American League 4-0 in the 8th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, Missouri. This game showcased the top baseball talent of the era during a pivotal year in world history.

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

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What day of the week was July 09, 1940?


July 09, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 191st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 09, 1940 can also be written as 7/9/1940 in the US and as 9/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 09, 1940?


Famous people born on July 09, 1940:

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July 09, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 9th is Cancer.

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

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

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July 09, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 09, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:19 am and setting at 11:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 1940.

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How old is someone born on July 09, 1940?


Someone born on July 09, 1940 is:

84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 5 days old,

or 4427 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30990 days old,

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

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 9th 2025.

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

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

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