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see horoscope and birth chart for August 16, 1940What happened on Friday August 16, 1940?
About August 16th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited the Battle of Britain bunker at RAF Uxbridge. Upon leaving the No.11 Group Operations Room, he delivered his iconic speech: 'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few'. On the same day, Flight Lieutenant James Nicolson became the only Fighter Command recipient of the Victoria Cross, demonstrating extraordinary heroism by chasing and shooting down a German Messerschmitt Bf110 despite being severely wounded in the eye and leg, with his own aircraft on fire.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1940 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Young People directed by Allan Dwan
More about August 16th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on August 16th, 1940.
Table of contents
- August 16, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 16, 1940?
- Who was born on August 16, 1940?
- August 16, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 16, 1940?
- Back in 1940
August 16, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1940:
- Battle of Britain: Churchill's Famous Speech and Heroic Fighter Pilot During World War II, Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited the Battle of Britain bunker at RAF Uxbridge. Upon leaving the No.11 Group Operations Room, he delivered his iconic speech: 'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few'. On the same day, Flight Lieutenant James Nicolson became the only Fighter Command recipient of the Victoria Cross, demonstrating extraordinary heroism by chasing and shooting down a German Messerschmitt Bf110 despite being severely wounded in the eye and leg, with his own aircraft on fire.
- German Aircraft Losses in Battle of Britain During the Battle of Britain, 45 German aircraft were shot down over England, representing a significant loss for the Luftwaffe and a strategic victory for the Royal Air Force.
- Nazi Suppression of Political Opposition In German-occupied Norway, the Communist Party was officially banned, further demonstrating the Nazi regime's systematic suppression of political dissent and opposition movements.
August 16, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 16, 1940?
August 16, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1940 can also be written as 8/16/1940 in the US and as 16/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 16, 1940?
Famous people born on August 16, 1940:
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Bruce BeresfordAcclaimed Australian film director known for Oscar-nominated films like 'Driving Miss Daisy' and 'Tender Mercies'.
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August 16, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 16, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 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 birthAugust 16, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 05:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1940
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Someone born on August 16, 1940 is:
84 years 9 months old,
or 1017 months and 20 days old,
or 4424 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30974 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1940?
There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1940.
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