What happened on Wednesday July 10, 1940?

About July 10th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The German Luftwaffe launched a strategic bombing campaign against the United Kingdom, marking the start of one of the most critical aerial conflicts in World War II. This campaign aimed to establish air superiority over Britain as a precursor to potential invasion.
  • Day of the week: July 10th, 1940 was a Wednesday
  • 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 10, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 10, 1940:

  • Battle of Britain Begins The German Luftwaffe launched a strategic bombing campaign against the United Kingdom, marking the start of one of the most critical aerial conflicts in World War II. This campaign aimed to establish air superiority over Britain as a precursor to potential invasion.
  • Establishment of Vichy France The Vichy government was established in France, representing a collaborationist regime under Nazi Germany's influence. This marked a significant political transformation in France during World War II, with Philippe Pétain assuming authoritarian leadership.
  • British Union of Fascists Banned The British government officially prohibited the British Union of Fascists, a significant move to suppress fascist activities and ideologies within the United Kingdom during the early stages of World War II.
  • Henry L. Stimson Becomes U.S. Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson was appointed as the United States Secretary of War, a crucial leadership role during the escalating global conflict of World War II. His appointment signaled the United States' increasing military preparedness.
  • British Destroyer Sunk A British destroyer was torpedoed and sunk by an Italian submarine, highlighting the naval tensions and combat operations in the Mediterranean theater during World War II.

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July 10, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 10, 1940?


July 10, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1940 can also be written as 7/10/1940 in the US and as 10/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 10, 1940?


Famous people born on July 10, 1940:

  • Tom Farmer

    Scottish entrepreneur known for business achievements in various sectors.

  • Meghnad Desai

    Baron Desai, prominent Indian-English economist, academic, and Labour Party politician in the UK.

  • Julie Ann Payne

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July 10, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 10, 1940:

  • Pietro Frugoni
  • Arthur Holmes Howell

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July 10, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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July 10, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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July 10, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 10, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 10, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 11:43 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 10, 1940?


Someone born on July 10, 1940 is:

84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 4 days old,

or 4427 weeks

or 30989 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 1940?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 10, 1940.

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