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see horoscope and birth chart for August 26, 1940What happened on Monday August 26, 1940?
About August 26th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: In a historic moment during World War II, Chad became the first French colony to join the Allied forces under the leadership of Félix Éboué, a groundbreaking black colonial governor who defied the Vichy French regime and aligned with the Free French movement.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1940 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: Boom Town directed by Jack Conway
More about August 26th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 1940.
August 26, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1940:
- Chad Joins the Allies in World War II In a historic moment during World War II, Chad became the first French colony to join the Allied forces under the leadership of Félix Éboué, a groundbreaking black colonial governor who defied the Vichy French regime and aligned with the Free French movement.
- Luftwaffe Bombing of Wexford During World War II, the German Luftwaffe conducted an aerial bombing raid on the town of Wexford, Ireland, as part of their strategic bombing campaign.
- RKC Soccer Team Established RKC, a professional soccer team, was founded in Waalwijk, Netherlands, marking the beginning of a new local sports organization.
August 26, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 26, 1940?
August 26, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 239th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1940 can also be written as 8/26/1940 in the US and as 26/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 26, 1940?
Famous people born on August 26, 1940:
- Don LaFontaine
Legendary voice actor known for movie trailer voiceovers, famously saying 'In a world.
- Nik Turner
Pioneering English musician, saxophonist, and founding member of the space rock band Hawkwind, known for his experimental and psychedelic...
- Michael Cockerell
Renowned British political journalist and documentary filmmaker known for insightful interviews and political reporting.
August 26, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 26, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 26, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:45 pm and setting at 03:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1940
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Someone born on August 26, 1940 is:
84 years 8 months old,
or 1016 months and 18 days old,
or 4420 weeks and 2 days old,
or 30942 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1940?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 26, 1940.
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