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see horoscope and birth chart for April 16, 1940What happened on Tuesday April 16, 1940?
About April 16th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller threw a remarkable 1-0 no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day, a rare and impressive feat in baseball history.
- Day of the week: April 16th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Ein Robinson directed by Arnold Fanck
More about April 16th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 1940.
Table of contents
- April 16, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 16, 1940?
- Who was born on April 16, 1940?
- April 16, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- April 16, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 16, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 16, 1940?
- Back in 1940
April 16, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 16, 1940:
- Bob Feller's Opening Day No-Hitter Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller threw a remarkable 1-0 no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day, a rare and impressive feat in baseball history.
- First Televised Baseball Game WGN-TV broadcast the first televised baseball game, featuring an exhibition match between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs, marking a significant milestone in sports media history.
- Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Born Margrethe II was born on this date, who would later become the Queen of Denmark, reigning from 1972 to the present day. She is a highly respected monarch known for her artistic talents and progressive leadership.
- David Holford: Cricket Player David Holford, a cricket player notable for being a cousin of the legendary West Indies leg-spin all-rounder Garfield Sobers, was born on this date.
April 16, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 16, 1940?
April 16, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 16, 1940 can also be written as 4/16/1940 in the US and as 16/4/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 16, 1940?
Famous people born on April 16, 1940:
- Margrethe
Queen of Denmark who became heir apparent in 1953 and ascended to the throne in 1972, breaking the male-only succession tradition.
- Margrethe II of Denmark
Margrethe II is the reigning Queen of Denmark since 1972, known for her artistic talents in painting and design, and her significant role in...
- Margherita II di Danimarca
April 16, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 16, 1940:
- Tony D'Arcy
Irish republican died while on hunger strike (b. 1908).
- 'Abd al-Hamid Ibn Badis
April 16, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.
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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 16, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 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 birthApril 16, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 16, 1940 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 02:13 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1940
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Someone born on April 16, 1940 is:
85 years and 18 days old,
or 1020 months and 18 days old,
or 4437 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31064 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1940?
There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 16, 1940.
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