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see horoscope and birth chart for August 18, 1940What happened on Sunday August 18, 1940?
About August 18th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 18, 1940, a pivotal aerial engagement occurred during World War II, known as 'The Hardest Day'. This massive air battle was part of the Battle of Britain and represented the largest aerial conflict in history up to that point, with substantial casualties on both German and British sides.
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1940 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Young People directed by Allan Dwan
More about August 18th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on August 18th, 1940.
Table of contents
- August 18, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 18, 1940?
- Who was born on August 18, 1940?
- August 18, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 18, 1940?
- Back in 1940
August 18, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1940:
- The Hardest Day - Battle of Britain Air Battle On August 18, 1940, a pivotal aerial engagement occurred during World War II, known as 'The Hardest Day'. This massive air battle was part of the Battle of Britain and represented the largest aerial conflict in history up to that point, with substantial casualties on both German and British sides.
- Churchill's Famous RAF Tribute During a speech in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered his iconic tribute to the Royal Air Force, stating: "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." This quote became a defining moment of British resilience during World War II.
- Trotsky Assassination Attempt Leon Trotsky, a prominent Russian revolutionary, was brutally attacked in his Mexico City home by NKVD agent Ramón Mercader, who used an ice axe. This assassination attempt was part of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin's campaign to eliminate political opponents.
- Prince Edward Appointed Bahamas Governor HRH The Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, was installed as Governor of the Bahamas, a diplomatic appointment during World War II that effectively removed him from potential political influence in Europe.
August 18, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 18, 1940?
August 18, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 231st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1940 can also be written as 8/18/1940 in the US and as 18/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 18, 1940?
Famous people born on August 18, 1940:
- Adam Makowicz
Renowned Polish-Canadian jazz pianist and composer known for his exceptional improvisational skills and contributions to jazz music.
August 18, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1940:
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Kamal-ol-Molk
August 18, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 18, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 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 birthAugust 18, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1940 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 18, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:00 pm and setting at 07:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1940
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Someone born on August 18, 1940 is:
84 years 8 months old,
or 1016 months and 26 days old,
or 4421 weeks and 3 days old,
or 30950 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1940?
There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 18, 1940.
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