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see horoscope and birth chart for August 14, 1940What happened on Wednesday August 14, 1940?
About August 14th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 14, 1940, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved Rainbow No. 4, a comprehensive emergency defense plan designed to protect the entire Western Hemisphere from potential military threats. This strategic initiative was a critical preparatory measure in anticipation of potential global conflict. The plan was ambitious and far-reaching, requiring massive military mobilization that would involve activating the National Guard and Reserves, and introducing mandatory conscription to rapidly build military readiness.
- Day of the week: August 14th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Young People directed by Allan Dwan
More about August 14th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on August 14th, 1940.
Table of contents
- August 14, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 14, 1940?
- Who was born on August 14, 1940?
- August 14, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 14, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 14, 1940?
- Back in 1940
August 14, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 14, 1940:
- US Defense Strategy Expansion During World War II On August 14, 1940, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved Rainbow No. 4, a comprehensive emergency defense plan designed to protect the entire Western Hemisphere from potential military threats. This strategic initiative was a critical preparatory measure in anticipation of potential global conflict. The plan was ambitious and far-reaching, requiring massive military mobilization that would involve activating the National Guard and Reserves, and introducing mandatory conscription to rapidly build military readiness.
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What day of the week was August 14, 1940?
August 14, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1940 can also be written as 8/14/1940 in the US and as 14/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 14, 1940?
Famous people born on August 14, 1940:
- Arthur Laffer
Influential economist famous for the Laffer Curve, a key concept in supply-side economics that significantly impacted fiscal policy...
- Alexei Panshin
Renowned science fiction author who won prestigious Hugo and Nebula Awards, known for innovative works exploring speculative fiction themes.
- Tom Eyen
Accomplished American playwright known for his work in theater and television, contributing significantly to Broadway productions and...
- Dash Crofts in Cisco
Member of the famous soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, known for their hit song 'Summer Breeze' and significant contribution to 1970s music.
- Sergio Erede
August 14, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
August 14, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 14, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 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 birthAugust 14, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 August 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 03:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1940
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Someone born on August 14, 1940 is:
84 years 9 months old,
or 1017 months
or 4422 weeks
or 30954 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1940?
There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 14, 1940.
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