What happened on Sunday April 21, 1940?

About April 21st, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: Army Air Force observer Captain Robert Losey became the first US military personnel killed in World War II during a German bombing raid in Dombås, Norway, marking a significant moment in US military history.
  • Day of the week: April 21st, 1940 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Ein Robinson directed by Arnold Fanck

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April 21, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 1940:

  • First US Military Casualty in World War II Army Air Force observer Captain Robert Losey became the first US military personnel killed in World War II during a German bombing raid in Dombås, Norway, marking a significant moment in US military history.
  • Battle of Lillehammer Intense military engagement between British and German troops in Lillehammer, Norway, representing a critical moment in the early stages of the Norwegian Campaign during World War II.
  • First Radio Quiz Show Debuts CBS Radio launched 'Take It or Leave It', a pioneering game show that would become a significant milestone in entertainment broadcasting history, introducing the concept of quiz shows to American audiences.
  • Netherlands Soccer Victory over Belgium The Netherlands national soccer team defeated Belgium 4-2 in an international match, showcasing the country's football prowess during the early stages of World War II.

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April 21, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 21, 1940?


April 21, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 112th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1940 can also be written as 4/21/1940 in the US and as 21/4/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 21, 1940?


Famous people born on April 21, 1940:

  • Souleymane Cissé

    Renowned Malian film director known for his significant contributions to African cinema, creating critically acclaimed films that explore...

  • Iain Mills

    Scottish politician who served as a member of parliament, elected in the 1987 general election.

  • Livia Pomodoro

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April 21, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 1940:

  • Margaret Fountaine
  • Walter J. Kohler Sr.
  • Giuseppe Marcozzi

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April 21, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st 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 21, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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April 21, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 21, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 05:26 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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How old is someone born on April 21, 1940?


Someone born on April 21, 1940 is:

85 years and 12 days old,

or 1020 months and 12 days old,

or 4436 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31058 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1940?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 21, 1940.

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