What happened on Friday July 19, 1940?

Here's what happened on July 19, 1940:

• Hitler's Field Marshal Ceremony in World War II On July 19, 1940, Adolf Hitler conducted a significant military ceremony where he appointed field marshals based on their military achievements during the early stages of World War II. This ceremony was a strategic recognition of military leadership and prowess.
• Nazi Occupation of the Netherlands Nazi occupiers demonstrated their oppressive tactics by imprisoning 231 prominent Dutch citizens in the Buchenwald concentration camp, exemplifying the brutal treatment of civilians during the German occupation of the Netherlands.
• Hermann Göring Promoted to Reichsmarschall During the Field Marshal Ceremony at the Kroll Opera House in Berlin, Hermann Göring was elevated to the prestigious rank of Reichsmarschall, the highest military rank in Nazi Germany, symbolizing his significant role in the Nazi military hierarchy.
• British Army Establishes Intelligence Corps The British Army formally established the Intelligence Corps through Army Order 112, creating a dedicated military intelligence unit that would play a crucial role in gathering and analyzing strategic information during World War II.
• Battle of Cape Spada in Mediterranean During World War II, a naval engagement occurred between the Royal Navy and the Regia Marina (Italian Navy). The battle resulted in the sinking of the Italian light cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni, with 121 sailors losing their lives, highlighting the intense naval conflicts in the Mediterranean theater.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Jul. 19, 1940

Newspapers from Jul. 19, 1940

July 19, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 201st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 19, 1940 can also be written as 7/19/1940 in the US and as 19/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

July 19, 1940 in July 1940 calendar

Famous people born on July 19, 1940:

• Dennis Cole

  Dennis Cole was an American television and film actor known for his roles in 'Felony Squad' and 'Bracken's World'.

• Terry Jennings (composer)
• principessa Hitachi Hanako

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on July 19th

Famous people died on July 19, 1940:

• Max Isidor Bodenheimer
• José Aníbal Verdaguer y Corominas

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on July 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 19th is Cancer.

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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 19, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 19, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:19 pm and setting at 06:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on July 19, 1940

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Someone born on July 19, 1940 is:

84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 17 days old,

or 4428 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31002 days old,

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 19th 2025.

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

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

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