What happened on Thursday November 14, 1940?

Here's what happened on November 14, 1940:

• Coventry Blitz: German Bombing of Coventry During World War II, German Luftwaffe bombers launched a devastating aerial attack on the city of Coventry, England, causing massive destruction. The bombing raid, codenamed Operation Mondlicht Sonate (Moonlight Sonata), was one of the most significant and brutal air raids of the war, targeting the city's industrial infrastructure and historic buildings.
• Battle of Morava–Ivan The Battle of Morava–Ivan began on November 14, 1940, during World War II, likely involving military operations in Eastern Europe.
• Unexploded Pipe Bomb Discovery An unexploded pipe bomb was discovered in the Consolidated Edison office building in New York. The perpetrator, George Metesky, would not be apprehended until years later.
• Birth of Freddie Garrity Freddie Garrity, a notable rock musician known for the band Freddie and the Dreamers, was born. The band would later become famous for their hit song 'I'm Telling You Now'.
• Jamaica Local Government Association Founding The Jamaica Association of Local Government Officers was established, marking an important milestone in the country's administrative and governance development.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Nov. 14, 1940

Newspapers from Nov. 14, 1940

November 14, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 319th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 14, 1940 can also be written as 11/14/1940 in the US and as 14/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

November 14, 1940 in November 1940 calendar

Famous people born on November 14, 1940:

• Michel Vaxès

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on November 14th

Famous people died on November 14, 1940:

• Pasquale Santilli

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on November 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 14, 1940 was Down Argentina Way by Bob Crosby & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. Bob Crosby & His Orchestra - Down Argentina Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 14th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:43 pm and setting at 06:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on November 14, 1940

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Someone born on November 14, 1940 is:

84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months and 29 days old,

or 4408 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30861 days old,

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

There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 14th 2025.

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

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

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