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see horoscope and birth chart for August 22, 1940What happened on Thursday August 22, 1940?
About August 22nd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: In a significant escalation of the Blitz, the first German bomb fell on Harrow in northwest London at 3:30 a.m., marking a critical moment in the London Civil Defence area. This event represented the direct targeting of civilian areas in the British capital during World War II, signaling the intensification of aerial warfare.
- Day of the week: August 22nd, 1940 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Boom Town directed by Jack Conway
More about August 22nd, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on August 22nd, 1940.
Table of contents
- August 22, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 22, 1940?
- Who was born on August 22, 1940?
- August 22, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 22, 1940?
- Back in 1940
August 22, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1940:
- First German Bombing of London During World War II In a significant escalation of the Blitz, the first German bomb fell on Harrow in northwest London at 3:30 a.m., marking a critical moment in the London Civil Defence area. This event represented the direct targeting of civilian areas in the British capital during World War II, signaling the intensification of aerial warfare.
- Death of Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge, a prominent English physicist and pioneering researcher in wireless telegraphy, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to early radio technology and his controversial interests in spiritualism, Lodge was a notable scientific figure who bridged scientific inquiry with metaphysical exploration.
August 22, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 22, 1940?
August 22, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 235th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1940 can also be written as 8/22/1940 in the US and as 22/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 22, 1940?
Famous people born on August 22, 1940:
- Valerie Harper in Sufferin
Acclaimed American actress famous for her roles in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'Rhoda', winning multiple Emmy Awards.
- Bill McCartney
Former American football coach who founded Promise Keepers, a prominent Christian men's organization.
August 22, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1940:
- Oliver Lodge
British scientist, physicist and author.
- Gerald Strickland
1st baron strickland, maltese lawyer and politician, 4th prime minister of malta (b. 1861).
- Isidro Gomá y Tomás
- Oliver Joseph Lodge
August 22, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 22, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 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 birthAugust 22, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 11:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1940
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Someone born on August 22, 1940 is:
84 years 8 months old,
or 1016 months and 22 days old,
or 4420 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30946 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1940?
There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 22, 1940.
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Back in 1940
