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see horoscope and birth chart for January 23, 1940What happened on Tuesday January 23, 1940?
About January 23rd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Renowned pianist Ignaz Paderewski assumes leadership of the Polish government in exile during World War II, representing the Polish nation's continued resistance against Nazi occupation. As a prominent cultural and political figure, Paderewski's appointment symbolizes Poland's determination to maintain national sovereignty despite being under foreign control.
- Day of the week: January 23rd, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about January 23rd, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on January 23rd, 1940.
Table of contents
- January 23, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 23, 1940?
- Who was born on January 23, 1940?
- January 23, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- January 23, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 23, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 23, 1940?
- Back in 1940
January 23, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 23, 1940:
- Paderewski Leads Polish Government in Exile Renowned pianist Ignaz Paderewski assumes leadership of the Polish government in exile during World War II, representing the Polish nation's continued resistance against Nazi occupation. As a prominent cultural and political figure, Paderewski's appointment symbolizes Poland's determination to maintain national sovereignty despite being under foreign control.
- Allies Reject Pan-American Neutrality Zone Britain and France officially declare they will not respect the 200-mile Pan-American neutrality zone, signaling their willingness to engage German naval vessels within this maritime region. This decision demonstrates the expanding scope of naval warfare during the early stages of World War II and the complex international maritime strategies of the time.
- Berlin Zoo Implements War Rationing The Berlin Zoo begins implementing strict war rations for its animal inhabitants, dramatically reducing their diet by cutting meat portions and eliminating luxury food items like bananas and peanuts. This event illustrates the comprehensive impact of World War II on civilian and institutional life, even extending to zoo management and animal care.
January 23, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 23, 1940?
January 23, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 23, 1940 can also be written as 1/23/1940 in the US and as 23/1/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 23, 1940?
Famous people born on January 23, 1940:
- Yves Patenotre
- Linda K. Kerber
- Fiona MacCarthy
- Mario Levrero
- Jimmy Castor
- Brian Labone
- Moussa Arafat
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January 23, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 23, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 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 birthJanuary 23, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 23, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 06:31 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1940
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Someone born on January 23, 1940 is:
85 years 3 months old,
or 1023 months and 21 days old,
or 4451 weeks and 1 day old,
or 31158 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1940?
There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 23, 1940.
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