What happened on Friday September 27, 1940?

Here's what happened on September 27, 1940:

• Tripartite Pact Signed in Berlin In a significant diplomatic event, Japanese Premier Prince Fumimaro Konoye met with German and Italian officials in Berlin to sign the Tripartite Pact. The defensive alliance aimed to deter U.S. involvement in the ongoing global conflicts by pledging mutual support among the Axis powers.
• Axis Powers Form Strategic Alliance Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan formalized a 10-year military and strategic alliance, signaling their intent to coordinate military efforts during World War II.
• Luftwaffe Suffers Significant Losses in Battle of Britain During the ongoing Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force successfully shot down 55 German aircraft, dealing a significant blow to the German Luftwaffe's air superiority campaign against the United Kingdom.
• African American Leaders Challenge Military Discrimination Black community leaders organized a protest against racial discrimination within the United States Armed Forces, demanding equal treatment and opportunities for African American servicemen.
• Nobel Laureate Julius Wagner-Jauregg Dies Julius Wagner-Jauregg, a prominent Austrian neuroscientist known for his groundbreaking work in psychiatric treatment, passed away. He was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, recognized for his innovative malaria fever therapy for treating mental disorders.
• Baseball Pennant Clinching Game Floyd Giebells led his team to a decisive 2-0 victory against Bob Feller, clinching the pennant in a memorable baseball game.

Events in 1940

September 27, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 27, 1940

Newspapers from Sep. 27, 1940

September 27, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 271st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 27, 1940 can also be written as 9/27/1940 in the US and as 27/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

September 27, 1940 in September 1940 calendar

Famous people born on September 27, 1940:

• Patrick Font

  French comedian known for his stand-up comedy and extensive performances in nightclubs during his career.

• Benoni Beheyt

  Belgian professional cyclist who competed during the mid-20th century.

• Roger van Hool

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on September 27th

Famous people died on September 27, 1940:

• Julius Wagner-Jauregg

  Austrian physician and neuroscientist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1857).

• Walter Benjamin

  German philosopher, essayist, translator, social critic, translator and radio broadcaster.

• Paul Joalland

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on September 27th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 27th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 27, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 27, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 27, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 27, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 04:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on September 27, 1940

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Someone born on September 27, 1940 is:

84 years 7 months old,

or 1015 months and 17 days old,

or 4415 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30910 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 27, 1940?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 27, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 27, 1940.

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