What happened on Friday April 19, 1940?

About April 19th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: In response to the growing tensions of World War II, Dutch Prime Minister De Geer declared a state of siege, signaling the imminent threat of German invasion and the country's preparedness for potential conflict.
  • Day of the week: April 19th, 1940 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Ein Robinson directed by Arnold Fanck

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April 19, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 19, 1940:

  • Dutch State of Siege Declaration In response to the growing tensions of World War II, Dutch Prime Minister De Geer declared a state of siege, signaling the imminent threat of German invasion and the country's preparedness for potential conflict.
  • Lake Shore Ltd Train Derailment Tragedy A devastating train derailment of the Lake Shore Ltd near Little Falls, New York, resulted in the tragic loss of 34 lives, highlighting the transportation safety challenges of the era.
  • 44th Boston Marathon Winner Gerard Cote of Canada won the 44th Boston Marathon with a time of 2:28:28.6, showcasing Canadian athletic prowess during the early years of World War II.

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April 19, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 19, 1940?


April 19, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 110th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1940 can also be written as 4/19/1940 in the US and as 19/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 19, 1940?


Famous people born on April 19, 1940:

  • Philippe Junot

    A French socialite and industrialist known for his high-profile marriage to Princess Caroline of Monaco in 1978, which lasted only 27...

  • Dougal Haston

    A Scottish mountaineer and writer who served as Clint Eastwood's understudy in the film 'The Eiger Sanction' and authored an autobiography...

  • Reinhard Bonnke

    A prominent Christian evangelist known for his extensive missionary work in Africa and large-scale evangelistic campaigns.

  • Anna Maria Tato

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April 19, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 19, 1940:

  • Jack McNeela

    Irish republican died on hunger strike.

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April 19, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th 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 19, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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April 19, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 19, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 19, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 04:06 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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How old is someone born on April 19, 1940?


Someone born on April 19, 1940 is:

85 years and 25 days old,

or 1020 months and 25 days old,

or 4438 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31071 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1940?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 19, 1940.

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