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see horoscope and birth chart for October 15, 1940What happened on Tuesday October 15, 1940?
About October 15th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Lluís Companys, the President of Catalonia, was executed by the Francoist government, representing a brutal moment in Spanish political repression during the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War.
- Day of the week: October 15th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Ferry Boat Serenade by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Christmas in July directed by Preston Sturges
More about October 15th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on October 15th, 1940.
Table of contents
- October 15, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 15, 1940?
- Who was born on October 15, 1940?
- October 15, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 15, 1940?
- Back in 1940
October 15, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 1940:
- Execution of Lluís Companys Lluís Companys, the President of Catalonia, was executed by the Francoist government, representing a brutal moment in Spanish political repression during the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War.
- Release of The Great Dictator Charlie Chaplin's groundbreaking satirical film 'The Great Dictator', a powerful social commentary critiquing Nazi Germany and fascism, was released, marking a significant moment in cinema history.
- Balham Station Bombing During the London Blitz, a German bomb exploded on the road above Balham station, creating a large crater into which a double-decker bus fell during blackout conditions. The tragic incident resulted in 66 fatalities.
- Birth of Peter Doherty Peter Doherty, an Australian immunologist who would later become a Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine, was born on this date.
October 15, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 15, 1940?
October 15, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1940 can also be written as 10/15/1940 in the US and as 15/10/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 15, 1940?
Famous people born on October 15, 1940:
- Peter C. Doherty
Peter C. Doherty is an Australian immunologist and Nobel Prize laureate who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding the immune...
- Benno Ohnesorg
October 15, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1940:
- Lluís Companys
Catalan lawyer and politician, president of catalonia (b. 1882).
- Lluís Companys i Jover
- Hans Luber
October 15, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1940 was Ferry Boat Serenade by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
- Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Ferry Boat Serenade
October 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 15, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 birthOctober 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 06:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on October 15, 1940
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Someone born on October 15, 1940 is:
84 years 6 months old,
or 1014 months and 29 days old,
or 4413 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30892 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 1940?
There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 15, 1940.
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Back in 1940
