Tuesday November 26, 1940: on this day

November 26, 1940 was the 331st day of the year 1940, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is November 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 November 26, 1940, who was born and died on November 26, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 26, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Five O'Clock Whistle by Ella Fitzgerald), movies (e.g. The Philadelphia Story, directed by George Cukor), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 26, 1940?


November 26, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 331st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1940 can also be written as 11/26/1940 in the US and as 26/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

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November 26, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 26, 1940:

  • Leidse students strike
  • Nazi germany began walling off the jewish ghetto in warsaw

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 26, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 26, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:27 am and setting at 03:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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Who was born on November 26, 1940?


Famous people born on November 26, 1940:

  • Amar Gopal Bose

    Known for his work in acoustics and founder of Bose Corporation.

  • Enrico Bombieri

    Italian mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and analysis.

  • Davey Graham

    English guitarist and songwriter (d. 2008).

  • Quentin Skinner

    English historian, author, and academic.

  • Kotozakura Masakatsu

    The 53rd yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born in 1940).

  • Sibylle Lacan

    French translator, author, and second daughter of jacques lacan, the famous psychoanalyst, and his first wife marie-louise blondin.

  • György Szomjas
  • Gianni De Michelis
  • Luciano Casali
  • Carmelo Vigna
  • Giovanni Astegiano
  • David Michael Gordon «Davey» Graham

Whose famous birthday is on November 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 26th:

  • Tina Turner
    Tina Turner

    American singer, with immense energy and talent.

  • Arjun Rampal
    Arjun Rampal

    Arjun rampal is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for his modeling career.

  • Ilona Staller
    Ilona Staller

    After campaigning naked, the hungarian-italian pornostar was elected to the italian parliament.

  • Charles Schulz
    Charles Schulz

    American cartoonist.

  • Natasha Bedingfield
    Natasha Bedingfield

    Natasha bedingfield is a british singer known for her hit songs such as 'unwritten' and 'pocketful of sunshine'.

  • Jean-Pierre Darras
    Jean-Pierre Darras

    French actor, theatre director and film director.

  • Henri Vidal
    Henri Vidal

    French film actor, vidal made his film debut with edith piaf in montmartre-sur-seine (1941).

  • Robert Goulet
    Robert Goulet

    American singer and handsome lead man, who won a tony for the broadway musical "the happy time.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Frances Dee
    Frances Dee

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

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


You are 83 years 4 months old,

or 1000 months and 25 days old,

or 4351 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30461 days old,

if you were born on November 26, 1940.

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

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 26, 1940:

  • Mario Musco
  • Gheorghe Argeșanu
  • Harold Harmsworth

What famous deaths happened on November 26th?

Famous deaths on November 26th:

  • Jane Kean
    Jane Kean

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Tony Musante
    Tony Musante

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 2013).

  • Fritz Weaver
    Fritz Weaver

    American actor (d. 2016).

  • Tommy Dorsey
    Tommy Dorsey

    American trombonist composer and bandleader (the california ramblers), (d. 1956).

  • Iszabella I of Castile

    Queen of Castile who, together with her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon, united Spain, completed the Reconquista, and sponsored the voyages...

  • Sojourner Truth

    Sojourner Truth was a prominent African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist who advocated for the abolition of slavery and for...

  • Julias Eichendorff

    German Romantic poet and writer known for his lyrical poetry and prose.

  • Wahneta Palmer

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Ysabela

    Queen consort of Portugal and Spain, known for sponsoring Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 26th

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November 26, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 26, 1940:

  • Mongolia: Independence Day
  • Russia: St. Yuri's Day (1497 - 1649)
  • Also see November 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. saints - Pope Siricius; celebration of the excellence of Saint Genevieve in Paris.
  • Bahá'f Faith: Day of the Covenant
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November 26, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 26, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 25th and December 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 26, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 1940 was Five O'Clock Whistle by Ella Fitzgerald, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

November 26, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 26, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 25th and December 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Five O'Clock Whistle

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

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

The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey

Country: United States of America

Go West

Go West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, John Carroll

Country: United States of America

Bismarck

Bismarck

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Starring: Paul Hartmann, Friedrich Kayßler, Lil Dagover, Käthe Haack

The Son of Monte Cristo

The Son of Monte Cristo

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Rowland V. Lee

Starring: Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, George Sanders, Florence Bates

Spare a Copper

Spare a Copper

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Starring: George Formby, Dorothy Hyson, George Merritt, John Warwick

November 26, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 26, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on November 26, 1940?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 26, 1940?

On November 26, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about November 26th?

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

  • 2018 - Kerch strait incident: russia requests an urgent meeting with the united nations security council. (tass). the kerch strait has been reopened for commercial shipping. (reuters) martial law in ukraine: for a period of 30 jours, the verkhovna rada approves martial law in ukraine.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian airstrikes hit residential buildings in al-shafah, a village held by isis in deir elzor province. at least 53 civilians were killed, 21 of them children.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present: at least 20 people are killed by a car bomb in mogadishu.

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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 November 1940?

November 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

Discover how November 1940 calendar looked like.

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