What happened on Thursday April 18, 1940?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1940:

• German Submarine U-99 Commissioned The German submarine U-99 was commissioned, becoming part of the Kriegsmarine's submarine fleet during World War II. This U-boat would play a significant role in naval warfare in the Atlantic.
• DUPE: British 148th Infantry Brigade Landing The British 148th Infantry Brigade landed at Åndalsnes, Norway, during the early stages of World War II, as part of the Allied efforts to counter German invasion.
• Joseph L. Goldstein - Nobel Prize Scientist Joseph L. Goldstein, an eminent American scientist, was born on this date. He would later become a renowned researcher and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for groundbreaking work in understanding cholesterol metabolism and genetic regulation of cholesterol.
• HMS Sterlet Disappearance The British submarine HMS Sterlet went missing off the coast of Norway during World War II, highlighting the dangerous maritime operations of the conflict.
• Ed Garvey - Baseball Labor Leader Ed Garvey emerged as a significant labor leader in Major League Baseball, playing a crucial role in advocating for players' rights and shaping the Major League Baseball Players Association.
• Robert N. Kucey - Canadian Author Robert N. Kucey, a Canadian author, was born on this date. While specific details about his literary contributions are limited, he represents the cultural and literary landscape of mid-20th century Canada.

Events in 1940

April 18, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1940

Newspapers from Apr. 18, 1940

April 18, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 109th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1940 can also be written as 4/18/1940 in the US and as 18/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1940 in April 1940 calendar

Famous people born on April 18, 1940:

• Joseph L Goldstein in Sumter

  Joseph L. Goldstein is a distinguished physician and Nobel Prize winner in 1985 for his significant contributions to medical research.

• Joseph L. Goldstein

  Joseph L. Goldstein is a renowned American biochemist and geneticist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research in...

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on April 18th

Famous people died on April 18, 1940:

• Florrie Forde

  Florrie Forde was a popular music hall singer and entertainer in the early 20th century.

• Herbert Fisher
• Kid McCoy

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on April 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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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 18, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 18, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 03:29 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 18, 1940

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Someone born on April 18, 1940 is:

85 years 1 month old,

or 1021 months and 6 days old,

or 4440 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31082 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1940?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 18, 1940.

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