Monday September 16, 1940: on this day

September 16, 1940 was the 260th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is September 16, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on September 16, 1940, who was born and died on September 16, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Strike Up the Band, directed by Busby Berkeley), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 16th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 16, 1940?


September 16, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 260th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1940 can also be written as 9/16/1940 in the US and as 16/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

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September 16, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1940:

  • Dutch ss forms
  • Fdr signs selective training and service act
  • Leo durocher suspended from ebbetts field for inciting a riot
  • Luftwaffe attacks center of london
  • St. louis browns johnny lucadello is 2nd to hr from each side of plate
  • Samuel t rayburn of texas elected speaker of the us house of representatives.
  • Wwii: the selective training and service act of 1940 is signed into law by franklin d. roosevelt, creating the first peacetime draft in u.s. history.
  • World war ii: italian troops conquer sidi barrani.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on September 16th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on September 16, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:01 pm and setting at 07:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.

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Who was born on September 16, 1940?


Famous people born on September 16, 1940:

  • Hamiet Bluiett

    American composer and saxophonist (world saxophone quartet).

  • Butch Buchholz

    American tennis player.

  • Earl Buchholz

    American professional tennis player, who was one the best players of the game in the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Tony Binarelli

    Italian illusionist, tv personality, and actor.

  • Jeanette Myburgh
  • Jutta Heine
  • Paola Campanile
  • Jim McManus

Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan

    Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.

  • Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony

    Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Nick Jonas
    Nick Jonas

    American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).

  • Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.

  • Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.

  • David Copperfield
    David Copperfield

    American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...

  • Richard Marx
    Richard Marx

    Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.

  • Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt

    Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.

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September 16, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 13 days old,

or 4358 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30510 days old,

if you were born on September 16, 1940.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 16, 1940:

  • Charles Cochrane-Baillie

    2nd baron lamington, english-scottish politician, 8th governor of queensland (b. 1860).

  • Julio Castillo
  • William Anthony McGuire
  • II barone Lamington Charles Cochrane-Baillie

What famous deaths happened on September 16th?

Famous deaths on September 16th:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Jane Powell
    Jane Powell

    American actress and singer.

  • Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley

    American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Jaicob Grimm

    Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...

  • Kenay Kuroda

    Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.

  • Adelma Lutz

    Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.

  • Dempsy Levy

    Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.

  • Syvilla Fort

    Renowned dancer and choreographer.

  • Samanthan Smith

    Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.

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

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


Holidays on September 16, 1940:

  • Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
  • Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
  • In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
  • Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)

Observances on September 16, 1940:

  • International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

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

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

Strike Up the Band

Strike Up the Band

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman and Orchestra, June Preisser

That Gang of Mine

That Gang of Mine

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Clarence Muse, Dave O'Brien

King of the Royal Mounted

King of the Royal Mounted

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Allan Lane, Robert Strange, Robert Kellard, Lita Conway

Kleider machen Leute

Kleider machen Leute

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Helmut Käutner

Starring: Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Hilde Sessak, Hans Sternberg

The Mummy's Hand

The Mummy's Hand

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Christy Cabanne

Starring: Dick Foran, Peggy Moran, Wallace Ford, Eduardo Ciannelli

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Who was the US President on September 16, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 16, 1940?

On September 16, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 16th?

September 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of September. 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 September 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
  • 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
  • 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.

Find out more about September 16th

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What happened in 1940?

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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What was the calendar for September 1940?

September 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1940 calendar looked like.

Monday September 16, 1940