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see horoscope and birth chart for September 18, 1940What happened on Wednesday September 18, 1940?
About September 18th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: The British passenger ship *City of Benares* was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by the German submarine *U-48*, resulting in significant loss of life and highlighting the brutal nature of naval warfare during World War II.
- Day of the week: September 18th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Strike Up the Band directed by Busby Berkeley
More about September 18th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on September 18th, 1940.
Table of contents
- September 18, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 18, 1940?
- Who was born on September 18, 1940?
- September 18, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- September 18, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 18, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 18, 1940?
- Back in 1940
September 18, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 18, 1940:
- Sinking of the City of Benares The British passenger ship *City of Benares* was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by the German submarine *U-48*, resulting in significant loss of life and highlighting the brutal nature of naval warfare during World War II.
- Soviet War Plan Against Germany Soviet Minister of Defence Marshal S.K. Timoshenko and Chief of General Staff K.A. Meretskov submitted a strategic war plan to Josef Stalin and Prime Minister Vyacheslav Molotov. The plan proposed two potential offensive strategies against Germany: an attack north of the Pripet marshes with a strong southern defense, or alternatively, a reversed approach.
- German Aircraft Losses in Battle of Britain During the Battle of Britain, 19 German aircraft were shot down over English airspace, marking a significant day in the aerial combat of World War II.
- Italian Conquest in North Africa During World War II, Italian troops successfully captured the strategic location of Sidi Barrani in North Africa, expanding their territorial control in the region.
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What day of the week was September 18, 1940?
September 18, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 262nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 18, 1940 can also be written as 9/18/1940 in the US and as 18/9/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 18, 1940?
Famous people born on September 18, 1940:
- Frankie Avalon
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September 18, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 18, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 18, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 18, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 18, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 18, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:00 pm and setting at 09:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on September 18, 1940
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Someone born on September 18, 1940 is:
84 years 7 months old,
or 1015 months and 26 days old,
or 4417 weeks
or 30919 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 18, 1940?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 18th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 18, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 18, 1940.
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