Wednesday December 25, 1940: on this day

December 25, 1940 was the 360th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 25, 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 25, 1940, who was born and died on December 25, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 25, 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 25th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 25, 1940?


December 25, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1940 can also be written as 12/25/1940 in the US and as 25/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1940 in December 1940 calendar

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December 25, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 25, 1940:

  • Richard rodgers and lorenz harts pal joey, premieres in new york city

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December 25, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th 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 25, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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December 25, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 25, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:31 am and setting at 03:00 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 25, 1940?


Famous people born on December 25, 1940:

  • Talli Yahav

    Former mayor of Haifa, Israel, known for his contributions to urban development.

  • Jesus Garay

    Argentinian politician and former Minister of Economy.

  • Hilary Spurling

    English journalist and author.

  • Pete Brown

    English poet and singer-songwriter.

  • Frans Moor

    Dutch member of parliament (pvda).

  • Phil Spector

    American music producer.

  • Wolfgang Stürner
  • Mónica Jiménez
  • Nicola De Buono
  • Niilo Halonen
  • Strong Kobayashi
  • Natalina Sanguinetti
  • Muse Hassan Sheikh Sayid Abdulle

Whose famous birthday is on December 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 25th:

  • Annie Lennox
    Annie Lennox

    Scottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look.

  • Ingrid Betancourt
    Ingrid Betancourt

    Colombian-born politician, kidnap victim, she is the mother to two children.

  • Hanna Schygulla
    Hanna Schygulla

    Hanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling

    American radio and television script writer.

  • Jimmy Buffett
    Jimmy Buffett

    American musician, whose debut album "down to earth" was reportedly only 324 copies.

  • Quentin Crisp
    Quentin Crisp

    British gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...

  • Fernand Gravey
    Fernand Gravey

    Belgian/french actor in film, started his career in france.

  • Ismail Merchant
    Ismail Merchant

    Director and producer in indian-english (d. 2005).

  • CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder

    Guyana-born actress.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

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December 25, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 22 days old,

or 4346 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30428 days old,

if you were born on December 25, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1940?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 25, 1940.

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December 25, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 25, 1940:

  • Agnes Ayres
    Agnes Ayres

    Actress johnny belinda sheik, dies at 42.

  • Elzia Fitzgerald

    Elzia Fitzgerald was an American poet and playwright, known for her lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of love, loss, and the...

  • Amand Mercier

    Amand Mercier was a French essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on various philosophical and social topics.

What famous deaths happened on December 25th?

Famous deaths on December 25th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Dean Martin
    Dean Martin

    American actor and singer who was a team with jerry lewis between 1950-1954, before going it alone.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle

    American actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).

  • David Ryall
    David Ryall

    English actor (b. 1935).

  • Odester Chaplin

    Legendary comic actor and filmmaker.

  • Sircharles Spencer Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and filmmaker.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 25th

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December 25, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 25, 1940:

  • Christmas Day is a Christian holiday on this day celebrating the Nativity of Jesus. It is a public holiday in many countries, including almost everywhere in the Americas, most European nations, the Philippines and most of Oceania, some African countries, the Commonwealth of Nations, and various other countries and regions. Many non-Christians, including non-theists, celebrate secular aspects of the holiday, such as decorating Christmas trees and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Some
  • Pakistan - Quaid's Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Pakistan in honour of the birth of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
  • British Isles - a quarter day in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. (but not in Scotland)
  • Roman festivals - (re)birth of Sol Invictus, the winter solstice feast in the Roman Empire since 274.
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December 25, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 25, 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 25, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1940 was Yes, My Darling Daughter by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 25, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 25, 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 25, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 25, 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 25, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 25, 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 25, 1940?

On December 25, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 25, 1940?

On December 25, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 25, 1940?

On December 25, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 25th?

December 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan health ministry, at least 43 people were killed in yesterday's attack on kabul's government building by a suicide bomber with three other gunmen. none of the attackers claimed responsibility.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills 10 near kabul's national directorate of security headquarters. amaq news agency claims that isil was responsible for the attack.
  • 2016 - Pope francis appeals for peace during a christmas mass at the vatican.

Find out more about December 25th

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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.

Wednesday December 25, 1940