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see horoscope and birth chart for February 12, 1940What happened on Monday February 12, 1940?
About February 12th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: German submarine U-33 was sunk in the Firth of Clyde by the minesweeper Gleaner. Of the 42-person crew, 25 perished while 17 survived. Notably, one survivor was carrying three Enigma machine rotors, which were subsequently sent to Alan Turing at the Government Code and Cypher School for critical intelligence analysis.
- Day of the week: February 12th, 1940 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about February 12th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on February 12th, 1940.
Table of contents
- February 12, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 12, 1940?
- Who was born on February 12, 1940?
- February 12, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- February 12, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 12, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 12, 1940?
- Back in 1940
February 12, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 12, 1940:
- German Submarine U-33 Sunk in Firth of Clyde German submarine U-33 was sunk in the Firth of Clyde by the minesweeper Gleaner. Of the 42-person crew, 25 perished while 17 survived. Notably, one survivor was carrying three Enigma machine rotors, which were subsequently sent to Alan Turing at the Government Code and Cypher School for critical intelligence analysis.
- Supreme Court Landmark Decision on Coerced Confessions The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Chambers v. Florida, establishing important legal precedents regarding the inadmissibility of confessions obtained through coercion, a significant moment in protecting defendants' constitutional rights.
- Finland Seeks Peace Terms with Soviet Union The Finnish cabinet officially authorized the government to negotiate peace terms with Moscow, signaling a potential end to the ongoing Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union.
- ANZAC Troops Arrive in Egypt The first contingents of Australian and New Zealand troops arrived in Egypt, marking a significant moment in their participation in World War II's North African campaign.
- Nazi Regime Strips Fritz Thyssen of Citizenship An official Nazi decree revoked the German citizenship of prominent industrialist Fritz Thyssen and his wife, who had been living in Switzerland since November, reflecting the regime's harsh treatment of perceived political dissenters.
February 12, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 12, 1940?
February 12, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 12, 1940 can also be written as 2/12/1940 in the US and as 12/2/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 12, 1940?
Famous people born on February 12, 1940:
- Richard Lynch
Prolific American character actor known for playing villains in numerous films and television series, active from the 1970s to 2012.
- David Seltzer
- Henri Dès
February 12, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 12, 1940:
- Agatino Amantia
- Ivan Ivanovič Gorbunov-Posadov
- Hermann Kantorowicz
- Philip Tomalin
February 12, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 12, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 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 birthFebruary 12, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 12, 1940 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 08:44 am and setting at 10:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on February 12, 1940
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Someone born on February 12, 1940 is:
85 years 3 months old,
or 1023 months and 1 day old,
or 4448 weeks and 1 day old,
or 31137 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1940?
There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 12, 1940.
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