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see horoscope and birth chart for September 21, 1940What happened on Saturday, September 21, 1940?
About September 21st, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 21, 1940, the British government officially approved the use of the London Underground as an air-raid shelter during World War II. This decision provided civilians with protection against German bombing raids, as the Underground's deep tunnels offered a safe haven. The shelters were equipped with basic amenities to accommodate large numbers of people seeking refuge during air raids.
- Day of the week: September 21st, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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- September 21, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 21, 1940?
- Who was born on September 21, 1940?
- September 21, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- September 21, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 21, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 21, 1940?
- Back in 1940
September 21, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 21, 1940:
- London Underground officially approved as air-raid shelter On September 21, 1940, the British government officially approved the use of the London Underground as an air-raid shelter during World War II. This decision provided civilians with protection against German bombing raids, as the Underground's deep tunnels offered a safe haven. The shelters were equipped with basic amenities to accommodate large numbers of people seeking refuge during air raids. source: nationalarchives.gov.uk
September 21, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1940
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What day of the week was September 21, 1940?
September 21, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 265th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 21, 1940 can also be written as 9/21/1940 in the US and as 21/9/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 21, 1940?
Famous people born on September 21, 1940:
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Bill KurtisBill Kurtis is an American television journalist, producer, narrator, and news anchor, renowned for his work in broadcast journalism, documentary narration, and crime program hosting. [bio]
![Bernard Pagès]()
Bernard PagèsFrench contemporary sculptor known for his innovative abstract sculptural works exploring form and space.
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Joe Strawder
September 21, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 21, 1940:
![Waldemar Wilenius]()
Waldemar Wilenius![Jean-Vincent Scheil]()
Jean-Vincent Scheil![Mick O'Brien]()
Mick O'Brien![Francis Honeycutt]()
Francis Honeycutt
September 21, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.
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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 21, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 21, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 21, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 12:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on September 21, 1940
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Someone born on September 21, 1940 is:
85 years 10 months old,
or 1030 months and 14 days old,
or 4480 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31363 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 21, 1940?
There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 21st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 21, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 21, 1940.
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The history attached to September 21, 1940 includes London Underground officially approved as air-raid shelter, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of September 21, 1940 included The Grapes of Wrath, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 21, 1940 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Bill Kurtis, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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