What happened on Sunday July 21, 1940?

About July 21st, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 21, 1940, the Soviet Union formally proclaimed the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (SSR), Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, and Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic in Moscow, marking the complete annexation of the Baltic states. This event represented a significant geopolitical transformation, effectively erasing the independent sovereignty of these nations and integrating them into the Soviet political and administrative system.
  • Day of the week: July 21st, 1940 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Pride and Prejudice directed by Robert Z. Leonard

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July 21, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1940:

  • Baltic States Incorporated into Soviet Union On July 21, 1940, the Soviet Union formally proclaimed the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (SSR), Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, and Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic in Moscow, marking the complete annexation of the Baltic states. This event represented a significant geopolitical transformation, effectively erasing the independent sovereignty of these nations and integrating them into the Soviet political and administrative system.
  • London Boroughs Donate Railings for War Effort During World War II, several London boroughs initiated a 'railings week' where municipal building railings were dismantled and donated to support the national armaments production. This grassroots effort symbolized civilian participation in the war effort, demonstrating community solidarity and resourcefulness during a challenging period.

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

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What day of the week was July 21, 1940?


July 21, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1940 can also be written as 7/21/1940 in the US and as 21/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 21, 1940?


Famous people born on July 21, 1940:

  • Jim Clyburn

    Prominent African American politician who has served as a U.S.

  • Marco Maciel
  • Martin Richards
  • Penny Fuller

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


Famous people died on July 21, 1940:

  • Ubaldo Scanagatta
  • Umberto Novaro

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Famous people who died on July 21st

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on July 21, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 08:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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How old is someone born on July 21, 1940?


Someone born on July 21, 1940 is:

84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 23 days old,

or 4425 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30978 days old,

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

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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

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

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