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see horoscope and birth chart for January 15, 1940What happened on Monday January 15, 1940?
About January 15th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 15, 1940, Belgium formally lodged a diplomatic protest with Germany regarding the Mechelen incident. This event was likely related to military tensions or a specific conflict during the early stages of World War II, highlighting the diplomatic strain between Belgium and Germany at the time.
- Day of the week: January 15th, 1940 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about January 15th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on January 15th, 1940.
Table of contents
- January 15, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 15, 1940?
- Who was born on January 15, 1940?
- January 15, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- January 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 15, 1940?
- Back in 1940
January 15, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 15, 1940:
- Belgium Protests Mechelen Incident to Germany On January 15, 1940, Belgium formally lodged a diplomatic protest with Germany regarding the Mechelen incident. This event was likely related to military tensions or a specific conflict during the early stages of World War II, highlighting the diplomatic strain between Belgium and Germany at the time.
- British Government Nationalizes Meat Industry During World War II In a strategic move during World War II, the British government assumed direct control of the country's meat industry on January 15, 1940. This decision was likely aimed at ensuring food supply stability, rationing, and maintaining national food security during the wartime period.
January 15, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 15, 1940?
January 15, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 15th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 15, 1940 can also be written as 1/15/1940 in the US and as 15/1/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 15, 1940?
Famous people born on January 15, 1940:
- Anna Hazare
Prominent Indian social activist known for his anti-corruption campaigns and significant role in India's civil society movements.
- Arlie Russell Hochschild
Renowned sociologist and professor known for her groundbreaking work on emotions and social theory, particularly in gender and workplace...
January 15, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 15, 1940:
- Gaudenzio Fantoli
- Vilis Plūdons
- Otto Rippert
January 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 15, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 birthJanuary 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 15, 1940 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:13 am and setting at 10:57 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 15, 1940
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Someone born on January 15, 1940 is:
85 years 3 months old,
or 1023 months and 29 days old,
or 4452 weeks and 2 days old,
or 31166 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1940?
There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 15, 1940.
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Back in 1940
