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see horoscope and birth chart for December 15, 1940What happened on Sunday December 15, 1940?
About December 15th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 20, formally outlining the strategic plans for Operation Marita, the German invasion of Greece, which would significantly expand the European theater of World War II.
- Day of the week: December 15th, 1940 was a Sunday
- 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 15th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on December 15th, 1940.
Table of contents
- December 15, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 15, 1940?
- Who was born on December 15, 1940?
- December 15, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 15, 1940?
- Back in 1940
December 15, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 1940:
- Hitler's Directive for Greek Invasion Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 20, formally outlining the strategic plans for Operation Marita, the German invasion of Greece, which would significantly expand the European theater of World War II.
- British Forces Expel Italians from Egypt and Invade Libya During World War II, British forces successfully drove Italian troops out of Egypt and launched an invasion into Libya, marking a significant strategic victory in the North African campaign.
- Pierre Laval Dismissed from Vichy Government Pierre Laval was removed from Philippe Pétain's cabinet in Vichy France and placed under house arrest, signaling internal political tensions within the collaborationist French government during World War II.
- Battle of Himara Commences The Battle of Himara began, a military engagement during World War II involving Greek and Italian forces in the Balkan theater of operations.
December 15, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 15, 1940?
December 15, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 1940 can also be written as 12/15/1940 in the US and as 15/12/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 15, 1940?
Famous people born on December 15, 1940:
- Nick Buoniconti
Legendary NFL linebacker who played for the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins, becoming a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in 2001.
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December 15, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 15, 1940:
- Blanche Marchesi
- Česlavs Stančiks
- Alfred Young
December 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 15, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 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 birthDecember 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 1940 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:42 pm and setting at 08:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.
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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1940
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Someone born on December 15, 1940 is:
84 years 4 months old,
or 1012 months and 8 days old,
or 4401 weeks and 3 days old,
or 30810 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1940?
There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 15, 1940.
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