Monday July 22, 1940: on this day

July 22, 1940 was the 204th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 22, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 22, 1940, who was born and died on July 22, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Lady in Question, directed by Charles Vidor), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 22, 1940?


July 22, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 204th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1940 can also be written as 7/22/1940 in the US and as 22/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 22, 1940: What happened on that day?


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July 22, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 22, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on July 22nd, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 22, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 09:54 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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Who was born on July 22, 1940?


Famous people born on July 22, 1940:

  • Alex Trebek
    Alex Trebek

    Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.

  • Harbert Mackay

    Successful businessman known for his investments in various industries.

  • Debe Bausch

    Influential choreographer in the world of dance.

  • Sacred Whispers

    Master of dramatic dialogue.

  • Richardine Kemp

    Renowned chemist specializing in organic synthesis.

  • Sherwood Forrest

    Pioneer in artificial intelligence research.

  • Bonnie Packer

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.

  • Olsen Johnson

    Olsen Johnson made significant contributions to the field of quantum physics.

  • Judith Walzer Leavitt

    American historian and academic.

  • Yuriy Klimov

    Ussr -- team handball (1976 olympics, gold medalist).

  • Judith Leavitt

    American academic and historian.

  • Stan Ross

    Nyc, new york -- actor (new bill cosby show).

  • Stan Ross in New York City

    New york, usa.

  • Paolo Pietroni
  • Sisto Enrico di Borbone-Parma
  • Emery Kabongo Kanundowi
  • Bobby Rascoe

Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:

  • Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Shawn Michaels
    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...

  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe

    American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.

  • David Spade
    David Spade

    American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo

    John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.

  • Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp

    British actor.

  • Danny Glover
    Danny Glover

    American actor, film director, and activist.

  • Bonnie Langford
    Bonnie Langford

    British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.

  • Louise Fletcher
    Louise Fletcher

    American actress (d. 2022).

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July 22, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 26 days old,

or 4365 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30556 days old,

if you were born on July 22, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 22, 1940?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 22, 1940.

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July 22, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1940:

  • Willman Champlin

    Renowned for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • George Fuller

    Australian politician, 22nd premier of new south wales (b. 1861).

  • Albert Young

    American promoter and boxer (d. 1940).

  • Angelo Noseda
  • Al Young

What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?

Famous deaths on July 22nd:

  • Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty

    Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Linda Christian
    Linda Christian

    Tampico, mexico -- actress.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

  • Duane Jones
    Duane Jones

    Heart attacks at 51.

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Lunetta Chavez

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Preciosa Santos

    Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.

  • Galdino Pacheco

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Adden Forbes

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

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July 22, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 22, 1940:

  • Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
  • Pi Approximation Day
  • St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
  • St. Mineve
  • St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
  • St. Dabius/Davius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
  • Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

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July 22, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 22, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lady in Question

The Lady in Question

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Brian Aherne, Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Irene Rich

Lucky Partners

Lucky Partners

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Ronald Colman, Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Spring Byington

The Ranger and the Lady

The Ranger and the Lady

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Julie Bishop, Harry Woods

Dr. Christian Meets the Women

Dr. Christian Meets the Women

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William C. McGann

Starring: Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Edgar Kennedy, Rod La Rocque

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on July 22, 1940?

On July 22, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1940?

On July 22, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 22, 1940?

On July 22, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 22nd?

July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
  • 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.

Find out more about July 22nd

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for July 1940?

July 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how July 1940 calendar looked like.

Monday July 22, 1940