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see horoscope and birth chart for April 17, 1940What happened on Wednesday April 17, 1940?
About April 17th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, the British cruiser HMS Suffolk conducted a strategic naval bombardment of a German-held airfield located in Stavanger, Norway. In a bold but costly operation, the ship shelled the airfield, attempting to disrupt German air capabilities. However, the Germans quickly retaliated with an air attack that severely damaged the HMS Suffolk, rendering the cruiser inoperable and forcing it out of active service for nearly a year.
- Day of the week: April 17th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Ein Robinson directed by Arnold Fanck
More about April 17th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on April 17th, 1940.
Table of contents
- April 17, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 17, 1940?
- Who was born on April 17, 1940?
- April 17, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 17, 1940?
- Back in 1940
April 17, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1940:
- HMS Suffolk Attacks German Airfield in Norway During World War II, the British cruiser HMS Suffolk conducted a strategic naval bombardment of a German-held airfield located in Stavanger, Norway. In a bold but costly operation, the ship shelled the airfield, attempting to disrupt German air capabilities. However, the Germans quickly retaliated with an air attack that severely damaged the HMS Suffolk, rendering the cruiser inoperable and forcing it out of active service for nearly a year.
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What day of the week was April 17, 1940?
April 17, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 108th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1940 can also be written as 4/17/1940 in the US and as 17/4/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 17, 1940?
Famous people born on April 17, 1940:
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Billy FuryInfluential British rock and roll singer of the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for his dynamic performances and chart-topping hits.
- Claire Bretécher
Pioneering French cartoonist who revolutionized comic art with her satirical and feminist approach, particularly known for her series...
- Anja Silja
Renowned German opera soprano celebrated for her interpretations of challenging contemporary and classical roles.
- Siegfried Jerusalem
- Agostino Vallini
- Yvonne Blake
- Ira von Fürstenberg
April 17, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
April 17, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 17, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 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 17, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 01:31 pm and setting at 02:51 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 17, 1940
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Someone born on April 17, 1940 is:
85 years and 17 days old,
or 1020 months and 17 days old,
or 4437 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31063 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1940?
There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 17, 1940.
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Back in 1940
