Thursday June 20, 1940: on this day

June 20, 1940 was the 172nd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 20, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 20, 1940, who was born and died on June 20, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 20, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Gaslight, directed by Thorold Dickinson), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 20th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 20, 1940?


June 20, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1940 can also be written as 6/20/1940 in the US and as 20/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

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June 20, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 20, 1940:

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June 20, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 20, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on June 20th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 20, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 20, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 07:13 am.

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

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Who was born on June 20, 1940?


Famous people born on June 20, 1940:

  • John Mahoney
    John Mahoney

    English-american actor, voice artist, and comedian (b. 1940).

  • Glyndon Weston

    Glyndon Weston is a celebrated American photographer known for his stunning nature and landscape photography.

  • Xylon Zephyros

    Xylon Zephyros was a renowned Greek architect known for his innovative and environmentally-conscious designs that seamlessly integrated with...

  • Franceen Monet

    Franceen Monet is a contemporary French painter who is renowned for her impressionistic landscapes.

  • Juliya Voznesenskaya

    Juliya Voznesenskaya is a renowned Russian novelist known for her works exploring the complexities of human relationships and the spiritual...

  • Geeta Ramanujam

    Geeta Ramanujam was an Indian poet and translator known for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of classical Tamil...

  • Arlita Sato

    Arlita Sato was a renowned Japanese poet whose work explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.

  • Blease Harrington

    Blease Harrington is a celebrated American ballet dancer and choreographer.

  • Valmore Muñoz Oraá

    Valmore Muñoz Oraá is a Venezuelan poet and educator who has received several literary awards.

  • Elmond Bates

    Elmond Bates was a renowned American photographer known for his documentary and street photography.

  • Alfio Vidal

    Alfio Vidal was an Argentine football player who played as a midfielder.

  • Marcel Duriez

    French track and field star 110m hurdles was 110m hurdles.

  • Eugen Drewermann

    German priest and theologian.

  • Caellum Rossi

    Caellum Rossi was an Italian playwright known for his socially conscious and experimental plays.

  • Ardel Haefele-Thomas

    Poet and translator known for her works on nature and spirituality.

  • Gwin Davies

    Gwin Davies was a Welsh poet whose work often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.

  • Mark Savan

    American broadcaster, commentator and disk jockey with kfwb.

  • William Avery

    Crown cork & seal's american ceo is a canner and bottling company specializing in merchandise market.

  • Charles Rothenberg

    American notorious arsonist, convicted of setting his son ablaze in 1983.

  • Bernard Plasait

Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:

  • Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman

    American actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.

  • Lionel Richie
    Lionel Richie

    Lionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Brian Wilson
    Brian Wilson

    American musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • John Goodman
    John Goodman

    American actor.

  • Martin Landau
    Martin Landau

    He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.

  • Audie Murphy
    Audie Murphy

    American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.

  • Anne Murray
    Anne Murray

    Canadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.

  • Dreama Walker
    Dreama Walker

    American actress.

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June 20, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 9 months old,

or 1005 months and 29 days old,

or 4374 weeks

or 30618 days old,

if you were born on June 20, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 1940?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 20, 1940.

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June 20, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 20, 1940:

  • Jehan Alain

    French composer and organist.

  • Charley Chase

    Charley Chase was a popular silent film comedian and director.

  • Michele Macrì
  • Carlo Noé
  • Emma Nevada
  • Matthias Zdarsky

What famous deaths happened on June 20th?

Famous deaths on June 20th:

  • Ina Balin
    Ina Balin

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.

  • Estelle Winwood
    Estelle Winwood

    Actress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.

  • Xylan Nova

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Undray Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Clee Harper

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.

  • Adaja Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

  • Charmeka Johnson

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Muriah Khan

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Ceria Malam

    Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.

  • Jimel Johnson

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

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June 20, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 20, 1940:

  • American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
  • West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
  • Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
  • UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
  • Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
  • Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
  • Day of The Royal Victorian Order.

Observances on June 20, 1940:

  • World Refugee Day

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June 20, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 20, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gaslight

Gaslight

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Thorold Dickinson

Starring: Anton Walbrook, Diana Wynyard, Frank Pettingell, Cathleen Cordell

Country: United States of America

Tom Brown's School Days

Tom Brown's School Days

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Cedric Hardwicke, Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon, Josephine Hutchinson

Country: United States of America

The Last Alarm

The Last Alarm

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William West

Starring: J. Farrell MacDonald, Polly Ann Young, Warren Hull, George Pembroke

One Man's Law

One Man's Law

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Don 'Red' Barry, Janet Waldo, George Cleveland, Dub Taylor

Hold That Woman!

Hold That Woman!

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: James Dunn, Frances Gifford, George Douglas, Rita La Roy

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Who was the US President on June 20, 1940?

On June 20, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1940?

On June 20, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 20, 1940?

On June 20, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 20th?

June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
  • 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for June 1940?

June 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how June 1940 calendar looked like.

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