Thursday June 13, 1940: on this day

June 13, 1940 was the 165th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 13, 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 June 13, 1940, who was born and died on June 13, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 13, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Mortal Storm, directed by Frank Borzage), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 13th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 13, 1940?


June 13, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 165th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1940 can also be written as 6/13/1940 in the US and as 13/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 13, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

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June 13, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 13, 1940:

  • Wwii: paris is declared an open city.
  • Wwii: the soviet union annexes three baltic states which are estonia, latvia and lithuania. this is the most popular date to be said when the term soviet empire was coined.
  • Wwii: u.s. president franklin d. roosevelt signs the naval expansion act into law, which aims to increase the united states navy's tonnage by 11%.
  • Wwii: a group of 728 polish political prisoners from tarnów become the first residents of the auschwitz concentration camp.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 13, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 13, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 01:36 pm and setting at 01:40 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.

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Who was born on June 13, 1940?


Famous people born on June 13, 1940:

  • Hershey Hirsch

    Pioneer in computer graphics and artificial intelligence.

  • Herb Kelleher

    Co-founder of Herb Chambers Companies, one of the largest automotive dealership groups in the US.

  • Bobby Freeman

    American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (d. 2017).

  • Dallas Long

    American shot putter and physician.

  • Bobby Freeman in San Francisco

    California, usa; rocker "do you want to dance?".

  • Ida Di Benedetto

    Italian actress and producer of films, she appeared in 53 films and tv shows between 1974-2004.

  • Antonio Badini
  • Anita Hellström
  • Wolfgang Hottenrott
  • Gojko Mitić
  • Wang Longji

Whose famous birthday is on June 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 13th:

  • Ashley Olsen
    Ashley Olsen

    Ashley olsen is an american actress known for her role as michelle tanner on the tv show full house.

  • Disha Patani
    Disha Patani

    Disha patani is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her prominent presence on social media.

  • Mary-Kate Olsen
    Mary-Kate Olsen

    American actresses and fraternal twins, the olsens, have been starring in many movies and tv shows since their childhood.

  • Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård

    Stellan skarsgård is a swedish actor and producer known for his roles in popular films such as good will hunting, the girl with the dragon...

  • Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell

    Malcolm mcdowell is an english actor known for his iconic role as alex delarge in the film a clockwork orange.

  • Kat Dennings
    Kat Dennings

    Kat dennings is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series '2 broke girls' and the marvel cinematic universe films.

  • Ally Sheedy
    Ally Sheedy

    American actress and dancer, she made her film debut in 1983 with "bad boys.

  • Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas

    He was a seven-year-old american actor who grew up to be one of broadway's most successful and active juvenile actors.

  • Paul Lynde
    Paul Lynde

    American actor on stage, screen and television since 1952 when he made his broadway debut.

  • Mark Frankel
    Mark Frankel

    Actor (solitaire for 2, simon-sisters), died at 34.

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June 13, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 6 days old,

or 4375 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30626 days old,

if you were born on June 13, 1940.

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 13th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 13, 1940:

  • Giuseppe Goracci
  • Valentino Bobbio
  • George Fitzmaurice
  • Wehib Pascià
  • Simone Catalano

What famous deaths happened on June 13th?

Famous deaths on June 13th:

  • Benny Goodman
    Benny Goodman

    Benny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.

  • Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty

    American actor who appeared in more than 70 plays in theatre for seven years before his debut new york performance in "the great white hope.

  • Nadia Gray
    Nadia Gray

    Actress (naked runner maniac candide, candide, maniac) dies at 71.

  • Darla Hood
    Darla Hood

    Darla Hood was an American child actress known for her role in the 'Our Gang' comedy series.

  • Fran Allison
    Fran Allison

    American early television personality (kukla fran, ollie, and fran) (born in 1907).

  • Matthew Garber
    Matthew Garber

    British child actor mary poppins (born 1956).

  • Alezander the Great

    Alezander the Great was a Macedonian king who conquered a vast empire stretching from Greece to India.

  • Therma Martinez

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for her speed and determination.

  • Altin Basho

    Renowned Albanian poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Antia Pallenberg

    Antia Pallenberg was a German-Italian model, actress, and fashion designer who was associated with the Rolling Stones.

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June 13, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 13, 1940:

  • Roman Empire ? Quinquatrus Minusculae held in honor of Minerva
  • Roman Empire ? seventh day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
  • USA ? World Children's Day
  • Blessed Odwin
  • Blessed Thomas Woodhouse, martyr
  • Blessed Damhnade, virgin [ Fermanagh]

Observances on June 13, 1940:

  • International Albinism Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on June 13, 1940:

  • Saint Ragnobert, martyr [GTZ: Lyon]
  • Saint Valericus, bishop [WTS (Bruges)]
  • Saint Anthony of Padua), priest, confessor, Doctor of the Church [common; GTZ: Franciscans]
  • Saint Agricius, bishop of Sens, confessor [GTZ: Sens]
  • Saint Landoald, bishop, confessor [GTZ: Bruges]
  • Saint Leo III, pope [PCP (Paris)]
  • Saint Onuphrius, hermit, confessor [GTZ: Constance, Mainz]
  • Saint Valerian, bishop [WTS (Bruges)]
  • Saint Rambert
  • Saint Felicola, virgin, martyr [GTZ: Cologne, Trier, Worms, France]

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June 13, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 13, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Mortal Storm

The Mortal Storm

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, Frank Morgan

Country: United States of America

Frontier Crusader

Frontier Crusader

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Tim McCoy, Dorothy Short, Lou Fulton, Karl Hackett

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Frankie Darro, Mary Kornman, Mantan Moreland, John St. Polis

The Ghost Breakers

The Ghost Breakers

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas

Country: United States of America

Brother Orchid

Brother Orchid

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sothern, Donald Crisp

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Who was the US President on June 13, 1940?

On June 13, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 13, 1940?

On June 13, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 13, 1940?

On June 13, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 13th?

June 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of June. 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 June 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - After being attacked in the gulf of oman by two oil tankers from norway and one from japan, both were damaged and abandoned. all crew members on both vessels were rescued.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): battle of hudaida (2018) - saudi-led coalition forces launch an operation to seize control of al hudaydah port, yemen. the houthis have held it since 2015.
  • 2017 - 2017 bangladesh landslide - at least 134 people have been killed and many more are missing due to landslides that were caused by heavy monsoonal rains in bangladesh.

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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 June 1940?

June 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 1940 calendar looked like.

Thursday June 13, 1940