Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 25th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for February 25, 1940What happened on Sunday February 25, 1940?
About February 25th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 25, 1940, a historic moment in sports broadcasting occurred when W2XBS in New York City televised the first hockey game in the United States. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 at Madison Square Garden, with the broadcast reaching approximately 300 television receivers in the New York City area.
- Day of the week: February 25th, 1940 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about February 25th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on February 25th, 1940.
Table of contents
- February 25, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 25, 1940?
- Who was born on February 25, 1940?
- February 25, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- February 25, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 25, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 25, 1940?
- Back in 1940
February 25, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 25, 1940:
- First Televised Hockey Game in the United States On February 25, 1940, a historic moment in sports broadcasting occurred when W2XBS in New York City televised the first hockey game in the United States. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 at Madison Square Garden, with the broadcast reaching approximately 300 television receivers in the New York City area.
- German Submarine U-63 Sunk in North Sea During World War II, German submarine U-63 was sunk in the North Sea by Allied forces from convoy HN-14, consisting of three destroyers and a submarine. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of 24 out of 25 crew members, highlighting the brutal naval warfare of the period.
- Ron Santo: Baseball Pioneer Ron Santo, a notable Chicago Cubs shortstop, became the first baseball player to have the ability to veto a trade, setting a significant precedent in professional baseball contract negotiations.
- Jesús López-Cobos Wins Conductor Competition Jesús López-Cobos achieved recognition by winning the International Conductor Competition in Toro, Spain, marking an important milestone in his classical music career.
February 25, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was February 25, 1940?
February 25, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 56th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 25, 1940 can also be written as 2/25/1940 in the US and as 25/2/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 25, 1940?
Famous people born on February 25, 1940:
- Ron Santo
Legendary Chicago Cubs shortstop and third baseman, known for his exceptional play and being the first MLB player with trade veto rights.
- Billy Packer
Prominent American sports broadcaster known for his extensive college basketball coverage, particularly during March Madness on CBS.
- Jesús López Cobos
- Béchara Boutros Raï
- Alberto Tripi
February 25, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
February 25, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 25th is Pisces.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
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.
Discover the personality of February born.
Unlock the Mysteries of February 25, 1940! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
February 25, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 25, 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 25, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 25, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 25, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 08:48 pm and setting at 08:23 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on February 25, 1940
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on February 25, 1940?
Someone born on February 25, 1940 is:
85 years 2 months old,
or 1022 months and 19 days old,
or 4446 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31125 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 25, 1940?
There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 25th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 25, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 25, 1940.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1940
