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see horoscope and birth chart for March 26, 1940What happened on Tuesday March 26, 1940?
About March 26th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Two significant individuals were born on this day: James Caan, a renowned actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and other classic films, was born in the Bronx, New York. Nancy Pelosi, who would later become the 52nd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Day of the week: March 26th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about March 26th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on March 26th, 1940.
Table of contents
- March 26, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was March 26, 1940?
- Who was born on March 26, 1940?
- March 26, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- March 26, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 26, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on March 26, 1940?
- Back in 1940
March 26, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 26, 1940:
- Notable Births on March 26, 1940 Two significant individuals were born on this day: James Caan, a renowned actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and other classic films, was born in the Bronx, New York. Nancy Pelosi, who would later become the 52nd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Canadian Federal Election of 1940 A federal election was held in Canada, with the Liberal Party led by William Lyon Mackenzie King securing another majority government. This election reinforced the political stability of Canada during the early years of World War II.
- Death of Olympic Marathon Pioneer Spyridon Louis, the legendary Greek runner who won the marathon at the inaugural modern Olympic Games in 1896, passed away at the age of 67. He was a national hero in Greece and a symbol of the revival of the Olympic Games.
- Hemingway and Glazer Premiere in New York Ernest Hemingway and Benjamin Glazer collaborated on a premiere event in New York City, likely related to a literary or theatrical work, highlighting the cultural vibrancy of the era.
March 26, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was March 26, 1940?
March 26, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 86th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 26, 1940 can also be written as 3/26/1940 in the US and as 26/3/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on March 26, 1940?
Famous people born on March 26, 1940:
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James CaanIconic American actor known for his memorable roles in classic films like 'The Godfather', 'Rollerball', and 'Misery'.
- Nancy Pelosi
Prominent American politician who served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, making history as the first woman to hold...
March 26, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 26, 1940:
- Spyridon Louis
Greek marathon runner who won the first modern Olympic marathon in 1896.
- Wilhelm Anderson
Belarusian-estonian astrophysicist, astronomer (d. 40).
- Helene Böhlau
- Dan Koloff
- Ching Morrison
- Julij Michajlovič Šokal'skij
March 26, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.
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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 26, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 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 birthMarch 26, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 26, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 08:23 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on March 26, 1940
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Someone born on March 26, 1940 is:
85 years 1 month old,
or 1021 months and 8 days old,
or 4440 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31085 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 26, 1940?
There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 26, 1940.
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