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see horoscope and birth chart for January 20, 1940What happened on Saturday January 20, 1940?
About January 20th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Britain and France agreed to send troops and supplies to support Finland in its conflict against Soviet invasion, though the assistance was likely to arrive too late to prevent significant territorial losses. This support was part of the broader context of the Winter War (1939-1940), where the Soviet Union attempted to annex Finnish territory.
- Day of the week: January 20th, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about January 20th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on January 20th, 1940.
Table of contents
- January 20, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 20, 1940?
- Who was born on January 20, 1940?
- January 20, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- January 20, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 20, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 20, 1940?
- Back in 1940
January 20, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 20, 1940:
- Britain and France Offer Military Aid to Finland During Winter War Britain and France agreed to send troops and supplies to support Finland in its conflict against Soviet invasion, though the assistance was likely to arrive too late to prevent significant territorial losses. This support was part of the broader context of the Winter War (1939-1940), where the Soviet Union attempted to annex Finnish territory.
- Record-Breaking Cold Snap in London London experienced its coldest day since 1881, with temperatures plummeting to an extreme -20°F. The severe winter conditions were so intense that people were seen ice-skating on the Serpentine, a lake in Hyde Park, highlighting the unusual meteorological event.
January 20, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 20, 1940?
January 20, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 20th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 20, 1940 can also be written as 1/20/1940 in the US and as 20/1/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 20, 1940?
Famous people born on January 20, 1940:
- Georges Poujouly
French artist known for his contributions in music, acting, and poetry during the mid-20th century.
- Carol Heiss
Olympic figure skater who won a gold medal in 1960, representing the United States.
January 20, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 20, 1940:
- Omar Bundy
General of the american army (born in 1861).
- Francis Elliot
- Albin Lermusiaux
- Gustavo Nicastro
January 20, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 20, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 birthJanuary 20, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 20, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:07 pm and setting at 03:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 1940
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Someone born on January 20, 1940 is:
85 years 3 months old,
or 1023 months and 24 days old,
or 4451 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31161 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1940?
There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 20, 1940.
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