What happened on Monday September 23, 1940?

Here's what happened on September 23, 1940:

• Intense German Air Raids on London During the Battle of Britain, German aircraft conducted a significant air raid on London, causing extensive damage and casualties. The aerial engagement resulted in the loss of eleven British aircraft and three pilots, with eight pilots wounded. The Luftwaffe suffered sixteen aircraft and fourteen airmen losses, highlighting the intense aerial combat of this period.
• King George VI's Morale-Boosting Radio Address King George VI delivered a powerful radio address from an underground air-raid shelter at Buckingham Palace, boosting British morale during the intense German bombing campaign. He declared Britain's eventual victory with the support of 'friends in the Americas' and announced the creation of the George Cross and George Medal to honor civilian heroism.
• Japanese Expansion into French Indochina Japanese military forces strategically advanced into northern French Indochina, swiftly capturing the Tonkin Province. This military movement was part of Japan's broader imperial expansion in Southeast Asia during World War II, demonstrating their growing territorial ambitions.
• Allied Operation to Seize Dakar British and Free French forces, led by Charles de Gaulle, initiated a joint military operation to capture Dakar in French West Africa. This operation was a strategic attempt to challenge Vichy French control and expand Allied influence in the region.
• Diplomatic Rupture between Vichy France and Poland On September 23, 1940, Vichy France and Poland officially terminated their diplomatic relations, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions of World War II and the shifting allegiances during this tumultuous period.

Events in 1940

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

Magazines from Sep. 23, 1940

Newspapers from Sep. 23, 1940

September 23, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 267th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1940 can also be written as 9/23/1940 in the US and as 23/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

September 23, 1940 in September 1940 calendar

Famous people born on September 23, 1940:

• Anna Karina

  Iconic Danish-French actress and filmmaker who was a key figure in the French New Wave cinema, collaborating extensively with Jean-Luc...

• Michel Temer

  Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as Vice President and later President of Brazil.

• Gerhard Hennige
• Tlaxcala (Mexico)
• Mohammad-Reza Shajarian
• Aldo Forbice
• María Victoria Llamas

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on September 23rd

Famous people died on September 23, 1940:

• Hale Holden

  American businessman (b. 1869).

• Albert Ehrhard
• Robert Hichens
• Bernardina Jabłońska
• Marcel Van Crombrugge

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on September 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 23, 1940 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:25 pm and setting at 01:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on September 23, 1940

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Someone born on September 23, 1940 is:

84 years 7 months old,

or 1015 months and 21 days old,

or 4416 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30914 days old,

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

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 23rd 2025.

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

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

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