What happened on Wednesday November 20, 1940?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1940:

• Hungary Joins Tripartite Pact On November 20, 1940, Hungary officially signed the Tripartite Pact, aligning itself with Germany, Japan, and Italy during World War II. This strategic diplomatic move positioned Hungary as a key member of the Axis Powers, significantly impacting the geopolitical landscape of Europe during the war.
• Iron Guard Executes Political Opponents in Romania In a brutal political purge, General Ion Antonescu's Iron Guard arrested and executed over 60 aides of exiled King Carol II of Romania. Among those killed was the renowned historian Nicolae Iorga, marking a dark moment in Romanian political history during World War II.
• Battle of Cape Spartivento During World War II, the Royal Navy and Regia Marina engaged in the Battle of Cape Spartivento, a significant naval confrontation that demonstrated the strategic naval conflicts of the Mediterranean theater.
• Captain America Comics Debut In December 1940, Timely Comics released Captain America Comics #1 (cover dated March 1941), introducing the iconic superhero Captain America and his sidekick Bucky to the American public. This comic book marked a significant moment in popular culture and wartime entertainment.

Events in 1940

November 20, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1940

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1940

November 20, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 325th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1940 can also be written as 11/20/1940 in the US and as 20/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1940 in November 1940 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1940:

• Arieh Warshel

  Nobel Prize-winning Israeli-American biochemist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding complex chemical systems...

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on November 20th

Famous people died on November 20, 1940:

• Robert Lane

  Canadian soccer player (b. 1882).

• Arturo Bocchini

  Chief of police under the fascist regime of benito mussolini (b. 1880).

• Tim Coleman

  English footballer (b. 1881).

• Guido Alfani
• Louis Marie Cordonnier

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on November 20th

November 20, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1940 was Scrub Me, Mama, With a Boogie Beat by Will Bradley & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Will Bradley & His Orchestra - Scrub Me, Mama, With a Boogie Beat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 20, 1940 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 11:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1940

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Someone born on November 20, 1940 is:

84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months and 24 days old,

or 4408 weeks

or 30856 days old,

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

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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