What happened on Monday July 15, 1940?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1940:

• Hitler's Peace Appeal to Britain Adolf Hitler delivered a peace appeal to Britain in an address to the Reichstag, attempting to negotiate an end to the growing conflict. Lord Halifax, the British foreign minister, firmly rejected Hitler's peace terms in a broadcast reply on July 22, demonstrating Britain's resolute stance against Nazi aggression.
• Democratic Party National Convention Nominates Roosevelt for Third Term The Democratic Party held its national convention in Chicago, making history by nominating Franklin D. Roosevelt for an unprecedented third presidential term, breaking the traditional two-term precedent and signaling the extraordinary political climate of World War II era.
• Allied Victory at Battle of Cape Spada During World War II, Allied naval forces achieved a significant victory at the Battle of Cape Spada, successfully sinking the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni with five destroyers, demonstrating the Royal Navy's strategic capabilities in the Mediterranean theater.
• Nazi Library Seizure in Amsterdam Nazi occupiers seized the library of the International Institute of Social History (IISG) in Amsterdam, representing a deliberate act of cultural suppression and intellectual oppression during the German occupation of the Netherlands.
• First Betatron Operational The first betatron, a type of particle accelerator used in scientific research and medical applications, was placed into operation in Urbana, Illinois, marking a significant milestone in particle physics and technological innovation.
• First German Air Raid on Brighton The first German air raid of the Brighton Blitz occurred, marking the beginning of sustained aerial bombardment of this British coastal city during World War II, escalating the conflict's impact on civilian populations.
• Soviet-Controlled Elections in Baltic States The results of rigged elections in Soviet-occupied Baltic states were announced, widely recognized as a sham process designed to legitimize Soviet control and suppress local democratic aspirations during World War II.

Events in 1940

July 15, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1940

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1940

July 15, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 197th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1940 can also be written as 7/15/1940 in the US and as 15/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1940 in July 1940 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1940:

• Robert Winston

  Renowned British medical scientist, fertility expert, and television presenter who has made significant contributions to reproductive...

• Ronald Gene Simmons

  Notorious American mass murderer who killed 16 people, including his own family members, in Arkansas in 1987 before being executed in 1990.

• Wallis Annenberg

  American philanthropist and daughter of media mogul Walter H. Annenberg, known for her charitable work and family legacy.

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1940:

• Robert Wadlow

  Robert Wadlow was an extraordinary American who held the world record for tallest person in history, suffering from hyperplasia of the...

• Eugen Bleuler

  Swiss psychiatrist and physician (b. 1857).

• Enzio Julitta
• Giorgio Mancini

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on July 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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July 15, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 03:11 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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Your place in the Universe on July 15, 1940

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Someone born on July 15, 1940 is:

84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 29 days old,

or 4426 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30984 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1940?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 15, 1940.

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