What happened on Wednesday February 28, 1940?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1940:

• Land Transfers Regulations in Mandatory Palestine The British Mandate authorities published the Land Transfers Regulations, which divided Mandatory Palestine into zones with varying land ownership and transfer restrictions. These regulations significantly impacted land ownership and settlement patterns in the region.
• First Televised Basketball Game On February 28, 1940, the first televised basketball game was broadcast from Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring a college match between the University of Pittsburgh and Fordham University. The University of Pittsburgh won the game with a score of 50-37, marking a significant milestone in sports broadcasting history.
• 1940 US Population Census Data The United States population was recorded at 131,669,275, with 12,865,518 African Americans, representing 9.8% of the total population. This census data provides insight into the demographic composition of the United States during the pre-World War II era.
• Mario Andretti - Racing Legend Mario Andretti, a renowned race-car driver who would later win the Indianapolis 500 in 1969, began his journey in motorsports. Andretti is considered one of the most successful and versatile racing drivers in automotive history.
• Joe South - American Musician Joe South, an influential American singer and songwriter, was notable in the music industry during the mid-20th century. Known for his songwriting and musical contributions, South would later become recognized for his work in popular music.

Events in 1940

February 28, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1940

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1940

February 28, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1940 can also be written as 2/28/1940 in the US and as 28/2/1940 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1940 in February 1940 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1940:

• Mario Andretti

  Legendary Italian-American racing driver who became one of the most successful and versatile drivers in motorsport history, winning races in...

• Joe South

  Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, known for his hit song 'Games People Play' and significant contributions to...

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1940:

• Alexandre Besredka
• Arnold Dolmetsch
• Emmanuel Hanisch

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on February 28th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1940 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:08 pm and setting at 10:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1940

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Someone born on February 28, 1940 is:

85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months and 15 days old,

or 4445 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31121 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1940?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 28, 1940.

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