What happened on Monday October 21, 1940?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1940:

• Hitler-Pétain Meeting Adolf Hitler meets Marshal Philippe Pétain, the leader of the French Vichy government, in a significant diplomatic encounter that symbolizes the complex political dynamics of Nazi-occupied France during World War II.
• Publication of 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' Ernest Hemingway's renowned novel 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' is published, marking a significant literary work that explores themes of sacrifice, solidarity, and the human experience during the Spanish Civil War.
• RAF Anti-Nazi Propaganda Campaign The Royal Air Force (RAF) initiates its psychological warfare strategy by dropping the first anti-Nazi propaganda pamphlets over the Netherlands, aiming to undermine German morale and influence public sentiment during World War II.
• Birth of Manfred Mann Manfred Mann, a prominent rock musician known for hits like 'The Mighty Quinn', is born, who would later become an influential figure in the British rock music scene of the 1960s.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1940

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1940

October 21, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 295th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1940 can also be written as 10/21/1940 in the US and as 21/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1940 in October 1940 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1940:

• Pelé

  Brazilian soccer player considered the athlete of the century, Pelé is widely regarded as the greatest footballer in history.

• Natalia Makarova

  Renowned Russian-born prima ballerina who achieved international acclaim through her exceptional performances with the Kirov Ballet and...

• Geoffrey Boycott

  Legendary English cricketer renowned for his exceptional batting technique and prolific run-scoring, considered one of the most technically...

• Frankie FitzGerald

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and author known for her influential book 'Fire in the Lake', which significantly impacted public...

• Manfred Mann

  South African-English keyboard player known for his work with multiple musical groups including Manfred Mann, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and...

• Rhoda Gemignani

  American actress.

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1940:

• William G. Conley

  American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 18th governor of west virginia (b. 1866).

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on October 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 1940 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 08:59 pm and setting at 11:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1940

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Someone born on October 21, 1940 is:

84 years 6 months old,

or 1014 months and 23 days old,

or 4412 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30886 days old,

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

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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

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

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