Thursday December 12, 1940: on this day
December 12, 1940 was the 347th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 12, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 12, 1940, who was born and died on December 12, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Flight Command, directed by Frank Borzage), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 12, 1940?
- December 12, 1940: What happened on that day?
- December 12, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 12, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 12, 1940?
- December 12, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 12, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- December 12, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 12, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 12, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 12, 1940?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1940?
- Who was the Pope on December 12, 1940?
What day of the week was December 12, 1940?
December 12, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 347th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 12, 1940 can also be written as 12/12/1940 in the US and as 12/12/1940 in UK and Europe.
December 12, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 12, 1940:
- British troops conquer sidi el-barrani.
- World war ii: approximately 70 people are killed in the marples hotel, fitzalan square, sheffield as a result of a german air raid.
- Wwii british destroyers sink an italian submarine off bardia.
- Royal navy fairey swordfish based on malta bomb tripoli.
- Plutonium is first synthesized in the laboratory by a team led by glenn t. seaborg and edwin mcmillan at the university of california, berkeley.
December 12, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 12, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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December 12, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 12, 1940 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:20 pm and setting at 05:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.
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Famous people born on December 12, 1940:
- Dionne Warwick
American singer and recording artist.
- Sharad Pawar
Indian politician and businessman known for his contributions to agriculture and cooperative sectors.
- André Bercoff
Franco-lebanese writer and journalist, who wrote under the pseudonyms philippe de commines and philippe mura.
- Gamaliel González
Mexican novelist and essayist exploring themes of identity and culture.
- Bettina Hambly
Renowned for her fantasy novels and historical fiction.
- Dionne Warwick in East Orange
New jersey, usa, singer (solid gold and "way to san jose").
- Arnaldo Jabor
Brazilian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer of films.
- Frances Willard
American magician.
- Shirley Englehorn
Lpga golfer.
- Clive Clark
- Friedemann Bedürftig
- Tom Brown
- Leif Claesson
- Ulla Wiesner
- José G. Moreno de Alba
Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:
- Frank Sinatra
American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
- Jennifer Connelly
Movie actress.
- Mädchen Amick
American actress and director.
- Connie Francis
Country singer.
- Bill Nighy
British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.
- Regina Hall
Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.
- Bob Barker
Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.
- Tom Wilkinson
English actor (b. 1948).
- Robert Lepage
French canadian playwright.
- Fatma Girik
Turkish politician and actress.
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December 12, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 83 years 3 months old,
or 999 months and 17 days old,
or 4346 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30423 days old,
if you were born on December 12, 1940.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1940?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 12, 1940.
December 12, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 12, 1940:
- Antonio Ferrigno
- XI marchese di Lothian Philip Kerr
What famous deaths happened on December 12th?
Famous deaths on December 12th:
- Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
- Tallulah Bankhead
American actress who appeared on film and stage.
- Danny Aiello
Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
- Anne Baxter
Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
- Peter Boyle
American actor (d. 2006).
- Audrey Totter
Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
- Van Johnson
American actor.
- Douglas Fairbanks
American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
- Annette Stroyberg
Danish actress (b. 1936).
- Ann Reinking
American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).
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December 12, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 12, 1940:
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar
Observances on December 12, 1940:
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
December 12, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 12, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 12, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 12, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Who was the US President on December 12, 1940?
On December 12, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1940?
On December 12, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 1940?
On December 12, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 12th?
December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
- 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
- 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),
What happened in 1940?
1940 was filled with very interesting events such as
- WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
- FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
- Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship
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What was the calendar for December 1940?
December 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.