What happened on Friday July 26, 1940?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1940:

• US Export Restrictions on Japan Escalate Tensions On July 26, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt strategically employed the Export Control Act to impose significant trade restrictions on Japan. By limiting the export of aviation gasoline and critical scrap metal resources, the United States aimed to economically pressure and constrain Japan's military capabilities during the rising tensions of World War II. This action was a calculated diplomatic and economic move that signaled growing American concerns about Japanese imperial expansion in the Pacific region.

Events in 1940

July 26, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1940

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1940

July 26, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 208th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1940 can also be written as 7/26/1940 in the US and as 26/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1940 in July 1940 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1940:

• Mary Jo Kopechne

  American political aide who tragically died in the infamous Chappaquiddick incident involving Senator Ted Kennedy in 1969.

• Dobie Gray

  Renowned American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Drift Away' and significant contributions to soul and pop music.

• Brian Mawhinney

  Northern Irish-British politician who served as Secretary of State for Transport and was later made a life peer.

• Brian Mawhinney Baron Mawhinney
• Jean-Luc Nancy
• Brigitte Hamann

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on July 26th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 26, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1940 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 01:39 pm.

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 26, 1940

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Someone born on July 26, 1940 is:

84 years 8 months old,

or 1016 months and 28 days old,

or 4421 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30952 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 26, 1940?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 26, 1940.

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