Tuesday December 24, 1940: on this day

December 24, 1940 was the 359th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 24, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 24, 1940, who was born and died on December 24, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Yes, My Darling Daughter by Dinah Shore), movies (e.g. Hudson's Bay, directed by Irving Pichel), TV series (e.g. Tom And Jerry) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1940?


December 24, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1940 can also be written as 12/24/1940 in the US and as 24/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1940 in December 1940 calendar

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December 24, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1940:

  • Mahatma gandhi, indian spiritual non-violence leader writes his second letter to adolf hitler addressing him quotmy friendquot, requesting him to stop the war germany had begun.
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  • Wwii: ampquotsecond great fire of londonampquot ndash luftwaffe carries out a massive incendiary bombing raid, starting 1,500 fires. many famous buildings, including the guildhall and trinity house, are either damaged or destroyed.

December 24, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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December 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:22 am and setting at 02:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.

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Who was born on December 24, 1940?


Famous people born on December 24, 1940:

  • Hilary Spurling

    Renowned biographer and literary critic.

  • Anthony Fauci

    Leading expert in infectious diseases and key figure in the COVID-19 pandemic response.

  • Janet Carroll

    American singer and actress (d. 2012).

  • Jorma Kaukonen in Washington DC

    Usa; rock guitarist/vocalist (jefferson airplane, hot tuna).

  • Sharon Farrell
  • Jan Stráský
  • Erich Maas
  • Vjačeslav Novikov
  • Ugo Tomeazzi
  • Amedeo Bellini
  • Michael Cook
  • Bill Crothers
  • Hryhorij Kriss
  • Guillermo Jiménez Sánchez

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 24 days old,

or 4343 weeks

or 30401 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1940?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 24, 1940.

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December 24, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1940:

  • Annibale Pagliarin
  • Corrado Benini
  • Giorgio Emo di Capodilista
  • Harry McRae Webster

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Sajjad Zaidi

    Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.

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December 24, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1940:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1940 was Yes, My Darling Daughter by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 24, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Yes, My Darling Daughter

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December 24, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Paul Muni, Gene Tierney, Laird Cregar, John Sutton

Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, Eduardo Ciannelli

Country: United States of America

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, John Rawlins

Starring: Warren Hull, Wade Boteler, Anne Nagel, Keye Luke

Her First Romance

Her First Romance

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Edith Fellows, Wilbur Evans, Julie Bishop, Alan Ladd

Chad Hanna

Chad Hanna

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour, Linda Darnell, Guy Kibbee

December 24, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Raaghav Vinay Shivagange

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 24, 1940?

On December 24, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1940?

On December 24, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1940?

On December 24, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for December 1940?

December 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1940 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 24, 1940