Sunday July 14, 1940: on this day

July 14, 1940 was the 196th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 14, 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 July 14, 1940, who was born and died on July 14, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 14, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Boys of the City, directed by Joseph H. Lewis), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 14th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 14, 1940?


July 14, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 196th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 14, 1940 can also be written as 7/14/1940 in the US and as 14/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 14, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 14, 1940:

  • Due to beanball wars, spalding advertises batting helmet with earflaps
  • Lithuania becomes lithuanian ssr
  • Wwii: winston churchill, in a worldwide broadcast, proclaims the intention of great britain to fight alone against germany whatever the outcome: quotwe shall seek no terms. we shall tolerate no parley. we may show mercy. we shall ask none.quot

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 14th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 14, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:58 pm and setting at 02:22 am.

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

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Who was born on July 14, 1940?


Famous people born on July 14, 1940:

  • Jimmie Durham

    American poet known for his works exploring Native American identity.

  • Susan Howatch

    English author and academic.

  • Renato Pozzetto
    Renato Pozzetto
  • Wolfgang Bartels
  • Lucillo Lievore
  • Félix Ruiz

Whose famous birthday is on July 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 14th:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Matthew Fox
    Matthew Fox

    Matthew fox is an american actor best known for his role as jack shephard on the tv series lost.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch

    American actress (glee), comedian, author, and game show host.

  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen

    American actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.

  • Vincent Pastore
    Vincent Pastore

    American producer and actor.

  • Nancy Olson
    Nancy Olson

    American actress, nominated in 1950 for her inga(c),nue role on "sunset blvd.

  • Dale Robertson
    Dale Robertson

    American actor and singer (d.2013).

  • Sara Canning
    Sara Canning

    Tv actress.

  • Jerry Houser
    Jerry Houser

    Los angeles actor.

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July 14, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 15 days old,

or 4367 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30574 days old,

if you were born on July 14, 1940.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 14th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 14, 1940:

  • William Maxwell

What famous deaths happened on July 14th?

Famous deaths on July 14th:

  • Leela Chitnis
    Leela Chitnis

    Leela Chitnis was a prominent Indian actress known for her roles in Hindi cinema during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Madan Mohan
    Madan Mohan

    Director and composer of iraqi-indian music (d. 1975).

  • Walter Sedlmayr
    Walter Sedlmayr

    German actor (born in 1926).

  • Relena Curie

    Chemist known for research on radioactivity and discovery of new elements.

  • Adlai Stevenson II

    Governor of Illinois and Democratic presidential candidate.

  • Muhannad Al-Muhandis

    Renowned Iraqi engineer known for his expertise in infrastructure projects.

  • Madalina Manole

    Talented author whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Zira

    Fictional character in the Planet of the Apes film series.

  • Spyridon Zampelios

    Famous Greek playwright known for his tragic plays.

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July 14, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 14, 1940:

  • Sweden - Birthday of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, an official flag day
  • France and all French dependencies - Bastille Day
  • Kiribati - Independence Day, 3rd day, not a holiday

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July 14, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 14, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Boys of the City

Boys of the City

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Hal E. Chester, Frankie Burke

Maryland

Maryland

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Walter Brennan, Fay Bainter, Brenda Joyce, John Payne

The Sea Hawk

The Sea Hawk

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Rains, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

All This, and Heaven Too

All This, and Heaven Too

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Bette Davis, Charles Boyer, Jeffrey Lynn, Barbara O'Neil

Country: United States of America

Winners of the West

Winners of the West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor

Starring: Dick Foran, Anne Nagel, Tom Fadden, James Craig

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Who was the US President on July 14, 1940?

On July 14, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 14, 1940?

On July 14, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 14, 1940?

On July 14, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 14th?

July 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of July. 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 July 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - The nine passengers on board the gippsaero ga8 airvan skydiving operation plane crash on umea island, sweden.
  • 2018 - Iranian intervention in iraq (2014-present). iran's revolutionary guards kills three would-be saboteurs, injures another near the iraqi border in kermanshah before seizing their equipment. another volunteer for iran is also killed.
  • 2017 - 2017 temple mount shooting: two druze israeli officers were killed in an attack on temple mount in jerusalem.

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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 July 1940?

July 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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