Friday September 20, 1940: on this day

September 20, 1940 was the 264th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 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 September 20, 1940, who was born and died on September 20, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 20, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Strike Up the Band, directed by Busby Berkeley), TV series books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 20, 1940?


September 20, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 264th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1940 can also be written as 9/20/1940 in the US and as 20/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 11:14 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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Who was born on September 20, 1940?


Famous people born on September 20, 1940:

  • Khoen Chhay

    Khoen Chhay was a talented painter whose works captured the essence of nature.

  • Cranford Bates

    Cranford Bates was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

  • Coal Dust

    A prominent activist who advocated for improved safety and working conditions in coal mines.

  • Huie Richardson

    Huie Richardson was an American football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League.

  • Osten Lindgren

    Osten Lindgren is a Swedish essayist and literary critic who has written extensively on Scandinavian literature.

  • Irja Wendelin

    Irja Wendelin is a Finnish mathematician who has worked in the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Ladina Florin

    Ladina Florin was a Swiss playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental works.

  • Melvin Mencher

    Author and journalism professor known for his textbooks.

  • Grayce Boyd

    Grayce Boyd is a celebrated author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Ingram Macklin

    Ingram Macklin is a respected politician who served in various government positions.

  • Elmire Ouellette

    Elmire Ouellette is a Canadian poet who has published several collections of poetry.

  • Anna Pavord

    Author and journalist in welsh-english.

  • Tarō Asō

    Japanese target shooter and politician, 92nd prime minister of japan.

  • William Finley

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Taro Aso

    Prime minister of japan.

  • Joseph J DioGuardi

    (rep-r-new york, 1985- ).

  • Richard McDermott

    American speed skater who won an olympic gold medal.

  • Richard Mc

    Essexville sports champions.

  • Terry McDermott

Whose famous birthday is on September 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 20th:

  • Maggie Cheung
    Maggie Cheung

    Maggie cheung is a hong kong actress known for her roles in acclaimed films such as 'in the mood for love' and 'hero'.

  • Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren

    Italian actress and beauty queen, she is considered the eighth natural wonder of the world by many.

  • Asia Argento
    Asia Argento

    Italian actress and well-known family member, dario argento is her father and daria nicolodi is her mother.

  • Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal

    Jon bernthal is an american actor known for his roles in the walking dead, the punisher, and the wolf of wall street.

  • Sabine Azéma
    Sabine Azéma

    French actress and director on the film and stage, she was born to a lawyer from ra (c)union and graduated from paris conservatory.

  • Moon Bloodgood
    Moon Bloodgood

    American actress and model.

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Ryan Donowho
    Ryan Donowho

    American producer and actor.

  • Gary Cole
    Gary Cole

    American actor.

  • Kenneth More
    Kenneth More

    British actor.

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


You are 83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 9 days old,

or 4358 weeks

or 30506 days old,

if you were born on September 20, 1940.

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

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 20, 1940:

  • Noelly Dumas

    Noelly Dumas was a French playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and personal identity.

  • Filomeno Cuesta

    Filomeno Cuesta was a Spanish painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Nicéforo Zambrano

What famous deaths happened on September 20th?

Famous deaths on September 20th:

  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen

    American actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.

  • Jim Croce
    Jim Croce

    Vocalist (time in a bottle) dies in a plane accident at 30.

  • Jack Larson
    Jack Larson

    American playwright and producer of actors (d. 2015).

  • Richard Dix
    Richard Dix

    American actor.

  • Glenn Strange
    Glenn Strange

    Actor (sam, the bartender-gunsmoke), is killed at 74.

  • Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear

    Actor (casanova.

  • Renatha Muller

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lynnsie Johnson

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Lorann Koval

    Prolific writer known for her bestselling novels that captivated readers worldwide.

  • Kastin Lopez

    Acclaimed painter whose works continue to inspire art enthusiasts worldwide.

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

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

Strike Up the Band

Strike Up the Band

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman and Orchestra, June Preisser

That Gang of Mine

That Gang of Mine

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Clarence Muse, Dave O'Brien

King of the Royal Mounted

King of the Royal Mounted

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Allan Lane, Robert Strange, Robert Kellard, Lita Conway

Kleider machen Leute

Kleider machen Leute

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Helmut Käutner

Starring: Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Hilde Sessak, Hans Sternberg

The Mummy's Hand

The Mummy's Hand

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Christy Cabanne

Starring: Dick Foran, Peggy Moran, Wallace Ford, Eduardo Ciannelli

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Who was the US President on September 20, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 20, 1940?

On September 20, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 20th?

September 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of September. 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 September 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Mercury prize: wolf alice wins 2018 hyundai mercury prize with visions of a life.
  • 2017 - Economy in the united states: the u.s. federal reserve announced that its benchmark interest rate would not change in october, but it anticipates an increase at the end of 2019. it also expects three additional increases in 2018 as well as two more in 2019. the federal reserve has also announced that its balance sheet reduction program would begin in october.
  • 2016 - After street violence in the democratic republic of the congo between protesters against president joseph kabila and security force left at least 44 people dead, armed men wearing military uniforms set fire to the headquarters of the main opposition union for democracy and social progress in kinshasa (dr congo), killing at least two.

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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 September 1940?

September 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.

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