Friday July 26, 1940: on this day

July 26, 1940 was the 208th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 26, 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 July 26, 1940, who was born and died on July 26, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Lady in Question, directed by Charles Vidor), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 26th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 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.

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July 26, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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?

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

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July 26, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 26, 1940 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on July 26, 1940?


Famous people born on July 26, 1940:

  • Mary Jo Kopechne

    American aide to robert f. kennedy (d. 1969).

  • Dobie Gray

    American producer and singer (d. 2011).

  • Mel White

    Mel White is an author and activist known for his work on LGBTQ rights.

  • Francesco Cossiga

    Italian politician and former Prime Minister of Italy.

  • Davey Graham

    Davey Graham was a British journalist and influential figure in the folk music scene.

  • Brian Mawhinney

    Baron mawhinney, northern irish-british academic and politician, secretary of state for transport (d. 2019).

  • Bobby Rousseau

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Francis Servel

    He died in selfless service to his wife, french accidental death.

  • Tolis Voskopoulos

    Greek actor and singer.

  • Brian Mawhinney Baron Mawhinney
  • Brigitte Hamann
  • Jean-Luc Nancy
  • Aurelio González
  • Giancarlo Vecerrica

Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:

  • Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock

    American actress and producer.

  • Jason Statham
    Jason Statham

    Jason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.

  • Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger

    British singer, songwriter, actor and musician.

  • Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale

    Kate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.

  • Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan

    Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...

  • Taylor Momsen
    Taylor Momsen

    Taylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...

  • Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey

    American actor.

  • Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren

    British actress and winner of a variety of awards.

  • Alice Taglioni
    Alice Taglioni

    She was a french actress, of corsican heritage.

  • Elizabeth Gillies
    Elizabeth Gillies

    Elizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.

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July 26, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 3 days old,

or 4366 weeks

or 30562 days old,

if you were born on July 26, 1940.

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

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.

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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July 26, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 26th?

Famous deaths on July 26th:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • June Foray
    June Foray

    Legendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.

  • Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor

    American voice actress (d. 2019).

  • Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Terry Scott
    Terry Scott

    British actor (born 1927).

  • Lilian Harvey
    Lilian Harvey

    British actress (congress dances).

  • Yun Wang

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Ikeya Seki

    Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.

  • Tawfiq al-Hakim

    Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.

  • Marcelis Hollands

    Renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.

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July 26, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 26, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lady in Question

The Lady in Question

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Brian Aherne, Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Irene Rich

Lucky Partners

Lucky Partners

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Ronald Colman, Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Spring Byington

The Ranger and the Lady

The Ranger and the Lady

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Julie Bishop, Harry Woods

Dr. Christian Meets the Women

Dr. Christian Meets the Women

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William C. McGann

Starring: Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Edgar Kennedy, Rod La Rocque

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on July 26, 1940?

On July 26, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1940?

On July 26, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 26, 1940?

On July 26, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 26th?

July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of July. 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 July 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
  • 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
  • 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.

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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 July 1940?

July 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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