What happened on Friday February 23, 1940?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1940:

• Sinking of German Submarine U-53 During World War II, the German submarine U-53 was sunk by depth charges west of the Orkney Islands, representing another naval engagement in the complex maritime warfare of the period.
• Pinocchio Theatrical Release RKO Radio Pictures released Walt Disney's groundbreaking animated film 'Pinocchio' in theaters across the United States, introducing audiences to the beloved story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy.
• Soviet Conquest of Lasi Island during World War II During World War II, Soviet Union troops successfully conquered Lasi Island, marking a strategic military operation in the ongoing conflict.

Events in 1940

February 23, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1940

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1940

February 23, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 54th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1940 can also be written as 2/23/1940 in the US and as 23/2/1940 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1940 in February 1940 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1940:

• Peter Fonda

  Iconic American actor, filmmaker, and counterculture figure best known for his role in 'Easy Rider'.

• Jackie Smith

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1940:

• Victor Léon

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on February 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:21 pm and setting at 07:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on February 23, 1940

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Someone born on February 23, 1940 is:

85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months and 20 days old,

or 4446 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31126 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1940?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 23, 1940.

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