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see horoscope and birth chart for December 18, 1940What happened on Wednesday December 18, 1940?
About December 18th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 21, outlining the strategic plans for the German invasion of the Soviet Union, codenamed Operation Barbarossa. This directive would mark a critical turning point in World War II, representing a massive military operation that would dramatically alter the course of the conflict.
- Day of the week: December 18th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: There I Go by Will Bradley & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Kitty Foyle directed by Sam Wood
More about December 18th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on December 18th, 1940.
Table of contents
- December 18, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 18, 1940?
- Who was born on December 18, 1940?
- December 18, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- December 18, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
- December 18, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 18, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 18, 1940?
- Back in 1940
December 18, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 18, 1940:
- Hitler's Operation Barbarossa Directive Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 21, outlining the strategic plans for the German invasion of the Soviet Union, codenamed Operation Barbarossa. This directive would mark a critical turning point in World War II, representing a massive military operation that would dramatically alter the course of the conflict.
- Birth of Bramwell Morrison, Musician Bramwell Morrison was born, who would later become a member of the beloved children's musical group Sharon, Lois & Bram, known for their engaging and educational musical performances for children.
- Birth of Arnold Long, Cricket Player Arnold Long was born, who would become a notable cricket player renowned for his exceptional skills as a wicketkeeper, representing Surrey and Sussex cricket teams during his professional career.
December 18, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 18, 1940?
December 18, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 18, 1940 can also be written as 12/18/1940 in the US and as 18/12/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 18, 1940?
Famous people born on December 18, 1940:
- Sylvia Bassot
December 18, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 18, 1940:
- Gérard Bohlander
- Pietro D'Achiardi
- Michał Piaszczyński
December 18, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 18, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 18, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1940 was There I Go by Will Bradley & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
- Will Bradley & His Orchestra - There I Go
- Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra - I Give You My Word
- Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra - So You're the One
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Along the Santa Fe Trail
December 18, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 18, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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 birthDecember 18, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 18, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 18, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 08:45 pm and setting at 10:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.
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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1940
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Someone born on December 18, 1940 is:
84 years 4 months old,
or 1012 months and 26 days old,
or 4404 weeks
or 30828 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1940?
There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 18, 1940.
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Back in 1940
