What happened on Sunday January 14, 1940?

Here's what happened on January 14, 1940:

• Mechelen Incident: German Invasion Plans Exposed A German military aircraft accidentally crash-landed in neutral Belgium, with an officer on board carrying detailed plans for 'Fall Gelb', the strategic invasion blueprint for the Low Countries. The sensitive documents were subsequently captured by Belgian intelligence, potentially compromising the German military's element of surprise.
• FBI Disrupts Christian Front Terrorist Plot FBI agents conducted a significant raid in New York City, uncovering an extensive cache of weapons, ammunition, and bomb-making materials. The operation targeted the anti-Semitic 'Christian Front' group, leading to the arrest of 17 members on charges of plotting to sabotage and overthrow the government. Although the arrested individuals were later acquitted, the raid highlighted domestic extremist threats.
• Major League Baseball Free Agency Milestone Commissioner Kenesaw Landis granted free agency to 91 Detroit Tigers players, a significant moment in professional baseball's labor relations and player mobility.
• NFL Pro Bowl Showcases Green Bay Packers' Dominance The NFL Pro Bowl featured the Green Bay Packers defeating the NFL All-Stars with a score of 16-7, demonstrating the team's exceptional talent and competitive prowess.
• British Sugar Rationing Exemption for Pharmaceutical Industry During World War II, British chemists were granted a special exemption from sugar rationing, specifically to enable the coating of pharmaceutical pills, ensuring continued medical production and patient accessibility.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Jan. 14, 1940

Newspapers from Jan. 14, 1940

January 14, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 14th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1940 can also be written as 1/14/1940 in the US and as 14/1/1940 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

Famous people born on January 14, 1940:

• Julian Bond

  Prominent civil rights leader and politician who served in the Georgia state legislature and as chairman of the NAACP, working to revitalize...

• Trevor Nunn

  Renowned English theatre and film director, known for his significant contributions to stage productions and adaptations.

• Nicky Buchwald
• Roland Metzinger
• Wayne Hightower
• Agazio Loiero
• Georgie Dann

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on January 14th

January 14, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1940 was The Last Time I Saw Paris by Kate Smith, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Kate Smith - The Last Time I Saw Paris

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 14, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on January 14, 1940

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Someone born on January 14, 1940 is:

85 years 4 months old,

or 1024 months

or 4452 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31167 days old,

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

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 14th 2026.

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

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

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