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see horoscope and birth chart for April 20, 1940What happened on Saturday April 20, 1940?
About April 20th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: RCA successfully demonstrated the first electron microscope at their facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking a significant breakthrough in scientific imaging technology. This groundbreaking instrument allowed scientists to view objects at much higher magnifications and with greater detail than traditional light microscopes, revolutionizing fields like biology, materials science, and nanotechnology.
- Day of the week: April 20th, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Ein Robinson directed by Arnold Fanck
More about April 20th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on April 20th, 1940.
Table of contents
- April 20, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 20, 1940?
- Who was born on April 20, 1940?
- April 20, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 20, 1940?
- Back in 1940
April 20, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1940:
- First Electron Microscope Demonstrated by RCA RCA successfully demonstrated the first electron microscope at their facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking a significant breakthrough in scientific imaging technology. This groundbreaking instrument allowed scientists to view objects at much higher magnifications and with greater detail than traditional light microscopes, revolutionizing fields like biology, materials science, and nanotechnology.
- British 148th Infantry Brigade Movement The British 148th Infantry Brigade arrived at Lillehammer, Norway, and began moving southward during the early stages of the German invasion of Norway in World War II. This movement was part of the Allied efforts to counter the German advance and support Norwegian resistance.
- German Defense at Trondheim German forces maintained their defensive position at Trondheim, Norway, and prepared to receive additional reinforcements during the early phase of the Norwegian Campaign. This strategic positioning was crucial in the German military's efforts to secure and control key Norwegian territories.
April 20, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 20, 1940?
April 20, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 111th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1940 can also be written as 4/20/1940 in the US and as 20/4/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 20, 1940?
Famous people born on April 20, 1940:
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James GammonRenowned American character actor known for roles in films like 'Major League' and television series such as 'Deadwood'.
- George Takei in Los Angeles
Iconic actor best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in 'Star Trek', and a prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist.
- Jan Cremer
Provocative Dutch writer, artist, and journalist famous for his controversial 1966 autobiographical book that challenged social norms.
- Giovanni Ticci
- Pilar Miró
April 20, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
April 20, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 20, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 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 birthApril 20, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:07 pm and setting at 04:45 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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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 1940
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Someone born on April 20, 1940 is:
85 years and 24 days old,
or 1020 months and 24 days old,
or 4438 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31070 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1940?
There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 20, 1940.
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Back in 1940
