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see horoscope and birth chart for February 24, 1940What happened on Saturday February 24, 1940?
About February 24th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: In a dramatic moment of political turmoil, Ahmed Maher Pasha, the Prime Minister of Egypt, was assassinated on the floor of parliament immediately after declaring war against Japan and Nazi Germany during World War II. This event marked a significant turning point in Egypt's involvement in the global conflict.
- Day of the week: February 24th, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about February 24th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on February 24th, 1940.
Table of contents
- February 24, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 24, 1940?
- Who was born on February 24, 1940?
- February 24, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- February 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 24, 1940?
- Back in 1940
February 24, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 24, 1940:
- Assassination of Ahmed Maher Pasha In a dramatic moment of political turmoil, Ahmed Maher Pasha, the Prime Minister of Egypt, was assassinated on the floor of parliament immediately after declaring war against Japan and Nazi Germany during World War II. This event marked a significant turning point in Egypt's involvement in the global conflict.
- Frances Langford Records Disney Classic Frances Langford, a popular American singer and actress, recorded the iconic Disney song 'When You Wish Upon a Star' from the animated film Pinocchio. This song would go on to become a timeless classic and the signature song of the Walt Disney Company.
- Birth of Denis Law, Scottish Football Legend Denis Law was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, who would later become one of the most celebrated Scottish footballers of the 20th century. Known as the 'King of Old Trafford', Law was a prolific striker who played for Manchester United and was a key member of the legendary Manchester United team of the 1960s.
February 24, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 24, 1940?
February 24, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 55th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 24, 1940 can also be written as 2/24/1940 in the US and as 24/2/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 24, 1940?
Famous people born on February 24, 1940:
- Denis Law
Denis Law is a legendary Scottish footballer who played for Manchester United and Manchester City, and is considered one of the greatest...
- Pete Duel
Pete Duel was an American actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Alias Smith and Jones'.
- Guy Périllat
Guy Périllat was a prominent French ski racer in the 1960s, winning a bronze medal in downhill and a gold medal in combined at the 1960...
- Khalid bin Faysal Al Sa'ud
- Bruno Nicolè
February 24, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
February 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.
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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 24, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 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 birthFebruary 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 24, 1940 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:35 pm and setting at 07:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1940
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Someone born on February 24, 1940 is:
85 years 2 months old,
or 1022 months and 20 days old,
or 4446 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31126 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1940?
There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 24, 1940.
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Back in 1940
