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see horoscope and birth chart for August 27, 1940What happened on Tuesday August 27, 1940?
About August 27th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 27, 1940, a significant escalation in aerial warfare occurred during World War II, with both London and Berlin experiencing bombing raids. This marked a notable moment in the conflict, as Berlin was bombed for the first time, signaling the expanding scope and intensity of strategic bombing campaigns.
- Day of the week: August 27th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Boom Town directed by Jack Conway
More about August 27th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on August 27th, 1940.
Table of contents
- August 27, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 27, 1940?
- Who was born on August 27, 1940?
- August 27, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 27, 1940?
- Back in 1940
August 27, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 27, 1940:
- Reciprocal Bombing of London and Berlin On August 27, 1940, a significant escalation in aerial warfare occurred during World War II, with both London and Berlin experiencing bombing raids. This marked a notable moment in the conflict, as Berlin was bombed for the first time, signaling the expanding scope and intensity of strategic bombing campaigns.
- First Italian Experimental Jet Aircraft Takes Flight The Caproni-Campini CC-2, an innovative experimental jet aircraft, completed its maiden flight in Milan, Italy. This early jet prototype represented a significant milestone in Italian aviation technology during World War II, demonstrating the country's emerging capabilities in aeronautical engineering.
August 27, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 27, 1940?
August 27, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1940 can also be written as 8/27/1940 in the US and as 27/8/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 27, 1940?
Famous people born on August 27, 1940:
- Sonny Sharrock
Innovative American jazz guitarist known for his experimental and free jazz style, particularly with the band Last Exit.
- Enrico Feroci
August 27, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1940:
- Luciano Conti
- XI duca di Bedford Herbrand Russell
August 27, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 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 birthAugust 27, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:30 am and setting at 04:03 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 27, 1940
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Someone born on August 27, 1940 is:
84 years 8 months old,
or 1016 months and 17 days old,
or 4420 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30941 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1940?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 27, 1940.
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