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see horoscope and birth chart for July 17, 1940What happened on Wednesday July 17, 1940?
About July 17th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for an unprecedented third presidential term. The convention adopted a platform emphasizing a non-interventionist stance, pledging to avoid foreign military engagement except in cases of direct attack. As part of the convention proceedings, Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace was selected as the vice presidential candidate, signaling Roosevelt's commitment to his existing administration's leadership team.
- Day of the week: July 17th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Pride and Prejudice directed by Robert Z. Leonard
More about July 17th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on July 17th, 1940.
Table of contents
- July 17, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 17, 1940?
- Who was born on July 17, 1940?
- July 17, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- July 17, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 17, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 17, 1940?
- Back in 1940
July 17, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 17, 1940:
- Democratic National Convention Nominates Roosevelt for Unprecedented Third Term During the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for an unprecedented third presidential term. The convention adopted a platform emphasizing a non-interventionist stance, pledging to avoid foreign military engagement except in cases of direct attack. As part of the convention proceedings, Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace was selected as the vice presidential candidate, signaling Roosevelt's commitment to his existing administration's leadership team.
- Pub Owner Captures German Airmen with Toy Pistol In a remarkable wartime incident in England, pub owner Percy Tibble demonstrated extraordinary courage by capturing four downed German airmen using only a toy pistol. This unusual event highlights the civilian involvement and bravery during the early stages of World War II, showcasing how ordinary citizens played unexpected roles in wartime confrontations.
July 17, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 17, 1940?
July 17, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 199th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 17, 1940 can also be written as 7/17/1940 in the US and as 17/7/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 17, 1940?
Famous people born on July 17, 1940:
- Tim Brooke-Taylor
British comedian best known for the iconic comedy series 'The Goodies', a surreal and innovative comedy show that was popular in the 1970s.
- Francisco Toledo
Renowned Mexican artist from Oaxaca, celebrated for his diverse artistic contributions in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts, who...
- Faysal al-Husayni
- Guido Calvi
July 17, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
July 17, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 17, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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 birthJuly 17, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 17, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 05:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 1940
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Someone born on July 17, 1940 is:
84 years 9 months old,
or 1017 months and 27 days old,
or 4426 weeks
or 30982 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1940?
There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 17, 1940.
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