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see horoscope and birth chart for October 22, 1940What happened on Tuesday October 22, 1940?
About October 22nd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Belgian Prime Minister Hubert Pierlot arrived in London, officially establishing the Belgian government in exile. This marked a crucial moment for the Belgian resistance and continued governance during World War II, symbolizing the country's commitment to opposing Nazi occupation.
- Day of the week: October 22nd, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Mark of Zorro directed by Rouben Mamoulian
More about October 22nd, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on October 22nd, 1940.
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October 22, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 22, 1940:
- Belgian Government Establishes Exile in London Belgian Prime Minister Hubert Pierlot arrived in London, officially establishing the Belgian government in exile. This marked a crucial moment for the Belgian resistance and continued governance during World War II, symbolizing the country's commitment to opposing Nazi occupation.
- Hitler and Laval Meet at Montoire-sur-le-Loir Adolf Hitler and French collaborationist politician Pierre Laval met for the first time at Montoire-sur-le-Loir, a significant diplomatic encounter during the Nazi occupation of France. This meeting was part of the complex negotiations between Nazi Germany and the Vichy French government.
- HMS Margaree Sinking in Atlantic The Canadian destroyer HMS Margaree tragically collided with the freighter MV Port Fairy in the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the ship's sinking. This maritime incident highlighted the dangerous conditions for naval vessels during World War II.
- German Submarine U-108 Commissioned The German submarine U-108 was commissioned into the Kriegsmarine, adding to Nazi Germany's naval warfare capabilities during World War II. This U-boat would play a role in the Battle of the Atlantic, a critical maritime campaign.
October 22, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 22, 1940?
October 22, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 22, 1940 can also be written as 10/22/1940 in the US and as 22/10/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 22, 1940?
Famous people born on October 22, 1940:
- André Billardon
October 22, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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 22, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 birthOctober 22, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 22, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 22, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 12:24 pm.
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 22, 1940
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Someone born on October 22, 1940 is:
84 years 6 months old,
or 1014 months and 1 day old,
or 4409 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30864 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 1940?
There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 22nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 22, 1940.
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