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see horoscope and birth chart for September 19, 1940What happened on Thursday September 19, 1940?
About September 19th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, Polish resistance fighter Witold Pilecki voluntarily allowed himself to be captured and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp. His extraordinary mission was to gather critical intelligence about Nazi atrocities, document the camp's conditions, and establish a resistance movement from within the camp. Pilecki's brave and unprecedented intelligence-gathering effort provided the Allies with some of the first detailed reports about the Holocaust and the systematic murder occurring in Nazi concentration camps.
- Day of the week: September 19th, 1940 was a Thursday
- 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 19th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on September 19th, 1940.
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September 19, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 19, 1940:
- Witold Pilecki's Heroic Mission in Auschwitz During World War II, Polish resistance fighter Witold Pilecki voluntarily allowed himself to be captured and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp. His extraordinary mission was to gather critical intelligence about Nazi atrocities, document the camp's conditions, and establish a resistance movement from within the camp. Pilecki's brave and unprecedented intelligence-gathering effort provided the Allies with some of the first detailed reports about the Holocaust and the systematic murder occurring in Nazi concentration camps.
- Nazi Decree Restricting Jewish Household Employment The Nazi regime issued a discriminatory decree forbidding gentile (non-Jewish) women from working in Jewish households. This was part of the broader systematic persecution and isolation of Jewish people during the Holocaust, designed to further marginalize and dehumanize the Jewish population in Nazi-controlled territories.
September 19, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was September 19, 1940?
September 19, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 19, 1940 can also be written as 9/19/1940 in the US and as 19/9/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 19, 1940?
Famous people born on September 19, 1940:
- Paul Williams
Renowned American composer, songwriter, and performer known for his significant contributions to popular music and film scores.
- Bill Medley
Iconic American singer and member of the Righteous Brothers, known for their groundbreaking white soul music and hit songs like 'You've Lost...
- Sylvia Tyson
Canadian folk singer and musician, known for her work in the duo 'Ian & Sylvia' and subsequent successful solo career.
- Zandra Rhodes
Influential English fashion designer who founded the Fashion and Textile Museum, known for her innovative and colorful designs.
September 19, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 19th 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 19, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 19, 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 birthSeptember 19, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 19, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 19, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:32 pm and setting at 10:18 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 19, 1940
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Someone born on September 19, 1940 is:
84 years 7 months old,
or 1015 months and 25 days old,
or 4416 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30918 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 19, 1940?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 19th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 19, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 19, 1940.
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