What happened on Wednesday October 23, 1940?

Here's what happened on October 23, 1940:

• Luftwaffe's Devastating London Blitz Raid A massive German air raid on London involves approximately 400 Luftwaffe bombers dropping 530 tons of high explosive bombs. The attack creates 900 major fires, destroys infrastructure, and results in around 400 deaths and 900 injuries. Key locations like Oxford Street and BBC Broadcasting House are severely damaged.
• Hitler-Franco Meeting at Hendaye Adolf Hitler meets Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in Hendaye, France, to discuss the potential of Spain joining the Axis powers during World War II. Despite Hitler's persuasion, Franco remains non-committal, ultimately keeping Spain neutral.
• Italian Ultimatum to Greece Italy presents an ultimatum to Greece during the night, effectively serving as a declaration of war. This diplomatic move precedes the imminent Italian invasion from Albania, marking a critical moment in the expansion of World War II.
• Birth of Pelé, Brazilian Football Legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is born in Brazil. He will become one of the most celebrated footballers in history, revolutionizing the sport and becoming a global cultural icon.
• Italy Decides to Invade Greece The Italian War Council finalizes plans to attack Greece without prior consultation with Hitler. They anticipate a swift two-week campaign and plan to launch operations by month's end, marking a significant expansion of the war in the Balkans.
• Churchill's French Broadcast and Purchase Tax British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivers a defiant French-language radio broadcast, criticizing Hitler's invasion plans and expressing solidarity with the French people. Simultaneously, the British government introduces the Purchase Tax as part of wartime economic measures.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Oct. 23, 1940

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 1940

October 23, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 297th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1940 can also be written as 10/23/1940 in the US and as 23/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1940 in October 1940 calendar

Famous people born on October 23, 1940:

• Pelé

  Legendary Brazilian footballer widely considered the greatest player of all time, who revolutionized the sport and became a global cultural...

• Ellie Greenwich

  Influential American singer-songwriter and music producer known for her work with The Raindrops and significant contributions to 1960s pop...

• Raymond Soubie

  French political administrator and key social affairs advisor to President Nicolas Sarkozy during his administration.

• Jane Holzer

  American model, actress, film producer, and prominent art collector closely associated with Andy Warhol's Factory scene.

• Hiroshi Yoshimura

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on October 23rd

Famous people died on October 23, 1940:

• Ignacio Antinori
• George Bruce Cortelyou

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on October 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 01:06 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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Someone born on October 23, 1940 is:

84 years 6 months old,

or 1014 months and 21 days old,

or 4412 weeks

or 30884 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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