What happened on Thursday November 21, 1940?

Here's what happened on November 21, 1940:

• Nazi Espionage Threat in US Cities The United States government publicly revealed the presence of Nazi agents operating in eight major American cities, warning of potential sabotage, espionage, propaganda dissemination, and efforts to create social discord during the early stages of World War II.
• Nazi Occupation Suppresses Dutch Education During World War II, Nazi occupiers prohibited the construction of schools in the Netherlands, systematically attempting to disrupt and control educational infrastructure as part of their broader strategy of cultural oppression.
• Birth of Richard Marcinko Richard Marcinko, a notable U.S. Navy SEAL, was born. He would later become a renowned military author and founder of SEAL Team Six, significantly influencing special operations military strategy.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Nov. 21, 1940

Newspapers from Nov. 21, 1940

November 21, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 326th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 21, 1940 can also be written as 11/21/1940 in the US and as 21/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

November 21, 1940 in November 1940 calendar

Famous people born on November 21, 1940:

• Dr John

  Legendary New Orleans musician, pianist, and singer known for his unique blend of blues, jazz, and rock.

• Natalia Makarova

  Renowned Kirov Ballet prima ballerina who famously defected from the Soviet Union in 1970, becoming an international dance icon.

• Richard Marcinko

  Decorated U.S.

• Alexandre Baloud

  Prominent French radio presenter and journalist known for his contributions to media broadcasting.

• Terry Dischinger

  Professional American basketball player who competed at the highest levels during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on November 21st

Famous people died on November 21, 1940:

• Loris Annibaldi
• Filiberto Barreca
• Antonio Broussard
• Gjanaj Rahman

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on November 21st

November 21, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 21, 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 21st 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 21, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 21, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 21, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 12:24 pm.

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 21, 1940

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Someone born on November 21, 1940 is:

84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months and 23 days old,

or 4407 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30855 days old,

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

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 21st 2025.

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

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

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