What happened on Sunday March 10, 1940?

Here's what happened on March 10, 1940:

• Ribbentrop's Diplomatic Mission to Rome Nazi Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop arrived in Rome for critical two-day meetings with Benito Mussolini. The discussions centered on Italy's potential entry into World War II, with plans for a forthcoming face-to-face meeting between Mussolini and Hitler.
• Hitler's Heroes' Memorial Day Speech Adolf Hitler delivered a speech at the Berlin Zeughaus on Heroes' Memorial Day, likely addressing military achievements and nationalist sentiments during the early stages of World War II.
• Sumner Welles' Diplomatic Mission to London US Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles traveled to London and met with Lord Halifax, likely discussing diplomatic strategies and potential US involvement in the evolving European conflict.
• Death of Mikhail Bulgakov Mikhail Bulgakov, renowned Russian writer known for works like 'The Master and Margarita', passed away. A significant literary figure of the early 20th century, Bulgakov's works often critiqued Soviet society and explored complex philosophical themes.
• First US Opera Television Broadcast W2XBS in New York City made history by broadcasting the first opera telecast in the United States, featuring the classic opera 'I Pagliacci'. This groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in the intersection of television technology and performing arts.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Mar. 10, 1940

Newspapers from Mar. 10, 1940

March 10, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 70th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 1940 can also be written as 3/10/1940 in the US and as 10/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

March 10, 1940 in March 1940 calendar

Famous people born on March 10, 1940:

• Chuck Norris

  Legendary martial artist and actor known for his tough-guy roles in action movies like 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and 'Missing in Action'.

• Wayne Dyer

  Renowned self-help author and motivational speaker who wrote extensively about personal development and spiritual growth, inspiring millions...

• Dean Torrence in Los Angeles

  Iconic surf music artist, one half of the legendary duo Jan and Dean, known for hit songs like 'Little Old Lady from Pasadena' that defined...

• David Rabe

  Acclaimed American playwright known for his powerful and critically acclaimed works exploring complex social and psychological themes,...

• LeRoy Ellis

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA during the 1960s and early 1970s, contributing to the sport's development during a...

• Christian Gion

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on March 10th

Famous people died on March 10, 1940:

• Mikhail Bulgakov

  Russian writer known for his novel 'The Master and Margarita'.

• Michail Afanas'evič Bulgakov
• Olivier Mazel
• Agnes von Krusenstjerna
• Edoardo Maragliano

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on March 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 10th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 10, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 10, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:48 am and setting at 08:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on March 10, 1940

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Someone born on March 10, 1940 is:

85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months and 4 days old,

or 4444 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31111 days old,

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

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 10th 2026.

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

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

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