Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 10th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for April 10, 1940What happened on Wednesday April 10, 1940?
About April 10th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: A crucial naval engagement during the German invasion of Norway, where both German and British naval forces suffered significant losses. The battle involved the sinking of German destroyers Z22 Anton Schmitt and Z21 Wilhelm Heidkamp, and British destroyers HMS Hardy and Hunter.
- Day of the week: April 10th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Man with Nine Lives directed by Nick Grinde
More about April 10th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on April 10th, 1940.
Table of contents
- April 10, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 10, 1940?
- Who was born on April 10, 1940?
- April 10, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- April 10, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 10, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 10, 1940?
- Back in 1940
April 10, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 10, 1940:
- First Battle of Narvik A crucial naval engagement during the German invasion of Norway, where both German and British naval forces suffered significant losses. The battle involved the sinking of German destroyers Z22 Anton Schmitt and Z21 Wilhelm Heidkamp, and British destroyers HMS Hardy and Hunter.
- Quisling Forms Norwegian Puppet Government Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian fascist politician, established a collaborationist national government under Nazi German influence, marking a significant moment of political capitulation during the German invasion of Norway.
- Battle of Midtskogen A significant early engagement during the German invasion of Norway, where Norwegian forces successfully defended against German troops, demonstrating initial resistance to the Nazi invasion in the early morning hours.
- Iceland Moves Towards Independence The Icelandic parliament granted full powers to its cabinet, a strategic political move that effectively began Iceland's path to independence, particularly significant during the context of World War II and German occupation of Denmark.
April 10, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was April 10, 1940?
April 10, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 101st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 10, 1940 can also be written as 4/10/1940 in the US and as 10/4/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 10, 1940?
Famous people born on April 10, 1940:
- Gloria Hunniford
Gloria Hunniford is a renowned British television and radio presenter, known for her work on various shows and her engaging personality in...
- Jean Rouger
April 10, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 10, 1940:
- Friedrich Bonte
- Bernard Warburton-Lee
April 10, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 10th is Aries.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
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.
Discover the personality of April born.
Unlock the Mysteries of April 10, 1940! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
April 10, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 10, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 10, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 10, 1940 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 10, 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 10, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 10:16 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on April 10, 1940
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on April 10, 1940?
Someone born on April 10, 1940 is:
85 years 1 month old,
or 1021 months and 4 days old,
or 4440 weeks
or 31080 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 10, 1940?
There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 10th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 10, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 10, 1940.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1940
