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see horoscope and birth chart for September 24, 1940What happened on Tuesday September 24, 1940?
About September 24th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, the German Luftwaffe launched a massive aerial assault on London, with Air Fleet commanders Albert Kesselring and Hugo Sperrle coordinating day and night bombing raids. These strategic attacks caused extensive damage to the city's infrastructure and civilian areas, marking a critical phase of the Battle of Britain.
- Day of the week: September 24th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: Under Texas Skies directed by George Sherman
More about September 24th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on September 24th, 1940.
Table of contents
- September 24, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 24, 1940?
- Who was born on September 24, 1940?
- September 24, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- September 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 24, 1940?
- Back in 1940
September 24, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 24, 1940:
- Luftwaffe's Major Bombing of London During World War II, the German Luftwaffe launched a massive aerial assault on London, with Air Fleet commanders Albert Kesselring and Hugo Sperrle coordinating day and night bombing raids. These strategic attacks caused extensive damage to the city's infrastructure and civilian areas, marking a critical phase of the Battle of Britain.
- RAF Retaliatory Bombing of Berlin In a significant escalation of aerial warfare, the Royal Air Force (RAF) conducted a nighttime bombing raid on Berlin on September 23-24, 1940. This mission was a direct retaliation for earlier German actions at Dakar, representing a strategic shift in the air combat tactics of World War II.
- Jimmy Foxx Hits 500th Career Home Run Baseball legend Jimmy Foxx achieved a remarkable milestone by hitting his 500th career home run, solidifying his status as one of the most prolific power hitters of his era. This achievement placed him among the elite home run hitters in Major League Baseball history at the time.
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What day of the week was September 24, 1940?
September 24, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 268th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 24, 1940 can also be written as 9/24/1940 in the US and as 24/9/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 24, 1940?
Famous people born on September 24, 1940:
- Yves Navarre
Yves Navarre was a prominent French novelist and playwright who won the prestigious Goncourt Prize in 1980.
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September 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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 24, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 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 birthSeptember 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 24, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:12 pm and setting at 02:43 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 24, 1940
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Someone born on September 24, 1940 is:
84 years 7 months old,
or 1015 months and 20 days old,
or 4416 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30913 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1940?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 24th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 24, 1940.
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