What happened on Wednesday July 24, 1940?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1940:

• First Illegal Newsletter in Occupied Netherlands Pieter It Hen published the first illegal newsletter in the Netherlands during the German occupation, an act of resistance that demonstrated the Dutch people's commitment to maintaining independent communication and challenging Nazi control.
• Tragic Sinking of French Passenger Liner Meknés During World War II, the French passenger liner *Meknés* was torpedoed in the English Channel by the German torpedo boat *S-27*, despite displaying neutrality. The attack resulted in a devastating loss of life, with 416 passengers perishing. Four British destroyers attempted to rescue survivors, highlighting the brutal nature of naval warfare during this period.
• Formation of Dutch Union Linthorst Homan, de Quay, and Einthoven formed the Dutch Union, a political organization established during the German occupation of the Netherlands, likely aimed at navigating the complex political landscape of the time.
• German Submarine U-139 Commissioned The German submarine *U-139* was officially commissioned and added to the German naval fleet during World War II, further expanding Germany's maritime military capabilities in the ongoing conflict.
• Federal Indictment of 'I AM' Movement Members A federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted 24 members of the 'I AM' Movement on charges of mail fraud. This legal action targeted the organization's fraudulent activities involving the misuse of postal services, demonstrating the judicial system's efforts to combat financial misconduct.
• Birth of Stanley Hauerwas Stanley Hauerwas was born in Dallas, Texas, who would later become a prominent theologian, ethicist, and public intellectual. Known for his significant contributions to theological discourse and ethical philosophy, Hauerwas would become an influential voice in academic and religious circles.

Events in 1940

July 24, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1940

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1940

July 24, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 206th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1940 can also be written as 7/24/1940 in the US and as 24/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1940 in July 1940 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1940:

• Dan Hedaya

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• Carroll Ashmore Campbell Jr.
• Stanley Hauerwas

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on July 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 1940 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 11:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on July 24, 1940

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Someone born on July 24, 1940 is:

84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 20 days old,

or 4425 weeks

or 30975 days old,

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

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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

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