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see horoscope and birth chart for March 12, 1940What happened on Tuesday March 12, 1940?
About March 12th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Finland and the Soviet Union concluded the Moscow Peace Treaty, ending the Winter War. Under the treaty, Finland maintained its independence but was forced to cede significant territories, including the Karelian Isthmus, Viipuri, and land north of Lake Ladoga. The Soviets were granted a 30-year naval base lease in Hanko and a right-of-way to Sweden, dramatically reshaping Finland's territorial integrity and geopolitical position.
- Day of the week: March 12th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about March 12th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on March 12th, 1940.
Table of contents
- March 12, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was March 12, 1940?
- Who was born on March 12, 1940?
- March 12, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- March 12, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 12, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on March 12, 1940?
- Back in 1940
March 12, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 12, 1940:
- Finland and Soviet Union Sign Moscow Peace Treaty Finland and the Soviet Union concluded the Moscow Peace Treaty, ending the Winter War. Under the treaty, Finland maintained its independence but was forced to cede significant territories, including the Karelian Isthmus, Viipuri, and land north of Lake Ladoga. The Soviets were granted a 30-year naval base lease in Hanko and a right-of-way to Sweden, dramatically reshaping Finland's territorial integrity and geopolitical position.
- Soviet Forces Breach Mannerheim Line During the Winter War, Soviet military forces successfully breached the strategically important Mannerheim Line, a significant defensive fortification in Finland. This breakthrough was a critical moment in the Soviet-Finnish conflict, demonstrating the overwhelming military strength of the Soviet Union.
- Devastating Train Accident in Turenki The most destructive train accident in Finnish history occurred in Turenki, Janakkala, resulting in 39 fatalities and 69 injuries. This tragic incident highlighted the potential dangers of rail transportation during the early 20th century.
March 12, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was March 12, 1940?
March 12, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 12, 1940 can also be written as 3/12/1940 in the US and as 12/3/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on March 12, 1940?
Famous people born on March 12, 1940:
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Al JarreauAmerican jazz singer.
March 12, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 12, 1940:
- Romualdo Ghiglione
- Luigi Orione
- Domenico Zaccagna
March 12, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th 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 12, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 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 birthMarch 12, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 12, 1940 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 10:29 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 12, 1940
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on March 12, 1940?
Someone born on March 12, 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 12, 1940?
There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 12, 1940.
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Back in 1940
