What happened on Saturday December 14, 1940?

About December 14th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 20, codenamed Operation Marita, outlining the strategic plans for the German invasion of Greece. This directive represented a critical moment in World War II's Balkan campaign, signaling Germany's intent to support its Italian ally and expand its territorial control.
  • Day of the week: December 14th, 1940 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Flight Command directed by Frank Borzage

More about December 14th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on December 14th, 1940.

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December 14, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 14, 1940:

  • Hitler's Directive for Greek Invasion Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 20, codenamed Operation Marita, outlining the strategic plans for the German invasion of Greece. This directive represented a critical moment in World War II's Balkan campaign, signaling Germany's intent to support its Italian ally and expand its territorial control.
  • First Isolation of Plutonium at Berkeley Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley successfully isolated plutonium-238 for the first time, marking a significant milestone in nuclear research and atomic science. This breakthrough would later prove crucial in nuclear energy and space exploration technologies.
  • Battle of Himara during Greco-Italian War The Battle of Himara was a significant engagement during the Greco-Italian War, taking place in the region of Himara, Albania. This battle was part of the broader conflict between Greek and Italian forces during World War II, representing Greece's successful resistance against Italian invasion.
  • Pierre Laval's Dismissal from Vichy Government Pierre Laval was dismissed from Philippe Pétain's cabinet and placed under house arrest, marking a significant internal political shift in the Vichy French government during World War II. This event highlighted the complex and volatile political landscape of occupied France.

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December 14, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 14, 1940?


December 14, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 349th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1940 can also be written as 12/14/1940 in the US and as 14/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 14, 1940?


Famous people born on December 14, 1940:

  • Harvey Fisher

    Harvey Fisher is an American multi-talented artist known for his work in folk music as a guitarist, singer, actor, and screenwriter.

  • Henri Dès
  • Paco Camino

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December 14, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 14, 1940:

  • Anton Korošec

    Slovenian priest and politician, 10th prime minister of yugoslavia (b. 1872).

  • Pietro Cogliolo
  • Marie Knitschke
  • Maria di Grecia

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December 14, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 14, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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December 14, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 14, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:49 pm and setting at 07:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.

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How old is someone born on December 14, 1940?


Someone born on December 14, 1940 is:

84 years 4 months old,

or 1012 months and 9 days old,

or 4401 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30811 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1940?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 14, 1940.

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