What happened on Tuesday February 13, 1940?

About February 13th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Finland requested military assistance from Sweden to help fight against the Soviet Union during the Winter War. However, Sweden declined the request, fearing potential retaliatory invasions from both Britain and Germany. This decision highlighted the complex geopolitical tensions and neutrality strategies of Nordic countries during World War II.
  • Day of the week: February 13th, 1940 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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February 13, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 13, 1940:

  • Finland Seeks Swedish Military Support Finland requested military assistance from Sweden to help fight against the Soviet Union during the Winter War. However, Sweden declined the request, fearing potential retaliatory invasions from both Britain and Germany. This decision highlighted the complex geopolitical tensions and neutrality strategies of Nordic countries during World War II.
  • US Senate Approves Foreign Aid Bill The US Senate passed the Roosevelt Administration's bill to provide additional government loans to Finland, China, and other countries, with a vote of 49 to 27. This legislation was part of the administration's broader foreign policy strategy during the early stages of World War II, aimed at supporting nations resisting aggression.
  • Donald Bradman's Cricket Performance Cricket legend Donald Bradman scored an impressive 209 runs in just 161 minutes while playing for South Australia at the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) ground. This performance further solidified Bradman's reputation as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.

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February 13, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 13, 1940?


February 13, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 44th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 1940 can also be written as 2/13/1940 in the US and as 13/2/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 13, 1940?


Famous people born on February 13, 1940:

  • Bram Peper

    Bram Peper was a prominent Dutch sociologist and politician who served as the mayor of Rotterdam.

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February 13, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 13, 1940:

  • Eduard Schwartz

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February 13, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.

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February 13, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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February 13, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 13, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 13, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:14 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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How old is someone born on February 13, 1940?


Someone born on February 13, 1940 is:

85 years 4 months old,

or 1024 months and 12 days old,

or 4454 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31179 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 13, 1940?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 13, 1940.

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