What happened on Thursday July 18, 1940?

About July 18th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 18, 1940, the British government signed the Burma Law, a significant diplomatic event reflecting the growing tensions and pressure from Imperial Japan in the lead-up to World War II. This action likely involved concessions or strategic compromises to manage international relations during a volatile period.
  • Day of the week: July 18th, 1940 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Pride and Prejudice directed by Robert Z. Leonard

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July 18, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 1940:

  • Burma Law Signed Under Japanese Pressure On July 18, 1940, the British government signed the Burma Law, a significant diplomatic event reflecting the growing tensions and pressure from Imperial Japan in the lead-up to World War II. This action likely involved concessions or strategic compromises to manage international relations during a volatile period.
  • First Successful Helicopter Flight in the United States On July 18, 1940, the first successful helicopter flight was achieved in Stratford, Connecticut, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology. This breakthrough demonstrated the potential of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, which would later revolutionize transportation and military operations.

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

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What day of the week was July 18, 1940?


July 18, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 200th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1940 can also be written as 7/18/1940 in the US and as 18/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 18, 1940?


Famous people born on July 18, 1940:

  • James Brolin
    James Brolin

    Acclaimed American actor known for his breakthrough role in the TV series 'Marcus Welby, M.D.

  • Joe Torre
    Joe Torre

    Legendary baseball manager who led the New York Yankees to unprecedented success, becoming one of the most respected figures in Major League...

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July 18, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 18, 1940:

  • Livio Marbello
  • Davide Marotti
  • Alberto Pepere

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July 18, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th 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 18, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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July 18, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:37 pm and setting at 06:00 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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How old is someone born on July 18, 1940?


Someone born on July 18, 1940 is:

84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 5 days old,

or 4422 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30960 days old,

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

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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

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

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