Q: What day of the week was October 16, 1940?

October 16, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. October 16, 1940 can also be written as 10/16/1940 in the US and as 16/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

Q: October 16, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra . 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.

Q: October 16, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal .

Q: October 16, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on October 16, 1940 was Full Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 07:13 am. The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1940.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1940?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 16, 1940.

Question 1

What day of the week was October 16, 1940?

Accepted Answer

October 16, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1940 can also be written as 10/16/1940 in the US and as 16/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

October 16, 1940: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on October 16, 1940:

Lottery for 1st us wwii draftees held; #158 drawn 1st
Benjamin o. davis sr. is named the first african american general in the united states army.
Holocaust in poland: the warsaw ghetto is established.
The draft registration of approximately 16 million men begins in the united states.

Question 3

October 16, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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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Question 4

October 16, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

Question 5

October 16, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?

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The moon phase on October 16, 1940 was Full Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 07:13 am. The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1940.

Question 6

Who was born on October 16, 1940?

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Famous people born on October 16, 1940:

Barry Corbin American actor and producer.
Glenn Beckert Former MLB second baseman who played for the Chicago Cubs.
Roland Castro French architect and activist.
Dave DeBusschere American basketball coach and player (d. 2003).
Ivan Della Mea Italian journalist, novelist, singer-songwriter, and political activist.
Dave DeBusschere in Detroit Michigan, usa; nba forward (new york knicks)/last aba commissioner.
Ivan Mea Italian journalist and guitarist (d. 2009).
Kay Wiestål
Ton Boot
Romano Marinai
Henk Cornelisse
Nils Burwitz
David Albert «Dave» DeBusschere

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

Hema Malini Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.
Maidie Norman Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
Tim Robbins American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.
Angela Lansbury British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
Suzanne Somers American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.
Elsa Zylberstein French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.
Linda Darnell American actress.
Corinna Harfouch German actress.
David Zucker American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...
Max Bygraves British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

Question 8

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1940?

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There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

Question 9

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1940?

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You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 16, 1940.

Question 10

October 16, 1940: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on October 16, 1940:

Willi Münzenberg German communist journalist and propagandist.
José Bernardino Ortega

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 16th

Deborah Kerr Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...
Peggy Ann Garner Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
Roy Dotrice Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).
Audra Lindley American actress (d. 1997).
Jean Shepherd Multi-media comedian and writer from america.
John Dunsworth Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).
Shirley Booth Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.
Rick Jason American actor (b. 1923).
Dan Dailey American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).
Ed Lauter Long beach, new york -- actor.

Question 12

October 16, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Observances on October 16, 1940:

World Food Day [FAO]

Question 13

October 16, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1940 was Ferry Boat Serenade by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

Question 14

October 16, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Ferry Boat Serenade by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra

Question 15

October 16, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on October 16, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Christmas in July by Preston Sturges
North West Mounted Police by Cecil B. DeMille
Seven Sinners by Tay Garnett
The Green Archer by James W. Horne
Young Bill Hickok by Joseph Kane

Question 16

October 16, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on October 16, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gabby by

Question 17

Who was the US President on October 16, 1940?

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On October 16, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Question 18

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1940?

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On October 16, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Question 19

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1940?

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On October 16, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

Question 20

What is special about October 16th?

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October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world. Over the years several events happened on October 16th, such as:

2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

Find out more about October 16th

Question 21

What happened in 1940?

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1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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Question 22

What was the calendar for October 1940?

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October 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012. Discover how October 1940 calendar looked like.