What happened on Monday March 11, 1940?

About March 11th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Following the Winter War, Finland signs the Treaty of Moscow with the Soviet Union, agreeing to cede approximately 10% of its territory. This significant territorial concession dramatically altered Finland's geopolitical landscape and demonstrated the Soviet Union's military pressure during the early stages of World War II.
  • Day of the week: March 11th, 1940 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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March 11, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 11, 1940:

  • Finland Cedes Territory to Soviet Union in Moscow Treaty Following the Winter War, Finland signs the Treaty of Moscow with the Soviet Union, agreeing to cede approximately 10% of its territory. This significant territorial concession dramatically altered Finland's geopolitical landscape and demonstrated the Soviet Union's military pressure during the early stages of World War II.
  • Britain Introduces Meat Rationing During World War II The British government implements meat rationing as part of its wartime economic strategy to manage food supplies and ensure equitable distribution during World War II. This measure was crucial in maintaining civilian nutrition and supporting the war effort by controlling food resources.
  • Steinbeck and Ricketts Sea of Cortez Expedition Renowned author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts, along with six companions, embark on a scientific collecting expedition to the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California). This journey would later inspire Steinbeck's book 'The Log from the Sea of Cortez', a significant work blending scientific observation with philosophical reflection on marine ecology and human exploration.

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March 11, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 11, 1940?


March 11, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 71st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1940 can also be written as 3/11/1940 in the US and as 11/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 11, 1940?


Famous people born on March 11, 1940:

  • Alberto Cortez

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  • Pascale Breugnot

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March 11, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 11, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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March 11, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 11, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 11, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:17 am and setting at 09:32 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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How old is someone born on March 11, 1940?


Someone born on March 11, 1940 is:

85 years 1 month old,

or 1021 months and 22 days old,

or 4442 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31099 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 1940?

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 11, 1940.

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