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see horoscope and birth chart for April 24, 1940What happened on Wednesday April 24, 1940?
About April 24th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: A critical moment in World War II unfolded as British and French troops found themselves surrounded and trapped near Dunkirk, France. This dire situation prompted the initiation of Operation Dynamo, a massive maritime evacuation effort that would become one of the most remarkable rescue missions in military history.
- Day of the week: April 24th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: My Favorite Wife directed by Garson Kanin
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Table of contents
- April 24, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 24, 1940?
- Who was born on April 24, 1940?
- April 24, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 24, 1940?
- Back in 1940
April 24, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 24, 1940:
- British and French Troops Trapped at Dunkirk A critical moment in World War II unfolded as British and French troops found themselves surrounded and trapped near Dunkirk, France. This dire situation prompted the initiation of Operation Dynamo, a massive maritime evacuation effort that would become one of the most remarkable rescue missions in military history.
- Naval Bombardment at Narvik During World War II Allied naval forces initiated a strategic bombardment of German positions at Narvik, Norway, as part of the broader campaign to counter German invasion and control in Scandinavia during World War II. The naval gunfire was a preparatory action designed to soften enemy defenses before a planned ground assault.
- David Larter: Notable Cricket Player David Larter was a distinguished English cricket player, notable for his exceptional height of two meters. As a pace bowler, he represented England in cricket, contributing to the sport's competitive landscape during his era.
April 24, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 24, 1940?
April 24, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 115th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 1940 can also be written as 4/24/1940 in the US and as 24/4/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 24, 1940?
Famous people born on April 24, 1940:
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Sue GraftonRenowned American mystery novelist who created the innovative 'Alphabet Series' of detective novels featuring private investigator Kinsey...
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Michael Parks- Franck Pavloff
April 24, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 1940:
- Fanny Brate
- Anton Donath
- Konstantin Alekseevič Kalinin
April 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 24, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 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 birthApril 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 07:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 1940
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Someone born on April 24, 1940 is:
85 years and 10 days old,
or 1020 months and 10 days old,
or 4436 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31056 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1940?
There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 24, 1940.
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