Wednesday February 28, 1940: on this day

February 28, 1940 was the 59th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 28, 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 February 28, 1940, who was born and died on February 28, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Too Many Husbands, directed by Wesley Ruggles), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 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.

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February 28, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1940:

  • 1st televised basketball game
  • Us population at 131,669,275 (12,865,518 blacks (9.8%))
  • Basketball is televised for the first time (fordham university vs. the university of pittsburgh in madison square garden).

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


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

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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?

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

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February 28, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1940 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on February 28, 1940?


Famous people born on February 28, 1940:

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Onelia Perez

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Rajesh Burman

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Rosielee Horton

    Acclaimed poet whose works resonate with readers worldwide.

  • Chala Dandekar

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Arlander Brady

    Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Almarosa Fernandez

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Selso Vieira

    Brazilian poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Meliodas Kaplan

    Notable astronomer specializing in planetary studies.

  • Lucilia Mendes

    Pioneering entomologist specializing in the study of flies.

  • Veida Mickuviene

    Acclaimed painter known for her unique abstract art style.

  • Bearl Goldstein

    Bearl Goldstein was a respected American journalist who covered the civil rights movement and political scandals.

  • Ison Zuniga

    Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Eldene Fisher

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Lendora K. Johnson

    Known for creating intricate metal sculptures.

  • Hazelene Holt

    Known for her innovative use of materials in sculptures.

  • Legrande Aldrich

    Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Mihran Bohossian

    Notable chemist specializing in organic chemistry.

  • Nahima Doumandji

    Contributed significantly to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Marvalene Mitchell

    Served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

  • Paul Krugman
    Paul Krugman

    American economist and nobel prize winner in academic economics.

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February 28, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 21 days old,

or 4390 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30731 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 1940.

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

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

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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February 28, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1940:

  • Clemie Fitzgerald

    Clemie Fitzgerald was a renowned American essayist who wrote extensively on social and political issues.

  • Johan C Braakensiek

    Dutch political cartoonist dies at the age of 81.

  • Alexandre Besredka
  • Arnold Dolmetsch
  • Emmanuel Hanisch

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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February 28, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1940:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1940:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)

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February 28, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Too Many Husbands

Too Many Husbands

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Wesley Ruggles

Starring: Jean Arthur, Fred MacMurray, Melvyn Douglas, Harry Davenport

The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joe May

Starring: George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price, Dick Foran

Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre

Charlie Chan in Panama

Charlie Chan in Panama

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Foster

Starring: Sidney Toler, Jean Rogers, Lionel Atwill, Mary Nash

Knights of the Range

Knights of the Range

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Russell Hayden, Victor Jory, Jean Parker, Morris Ankrum

February 28, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1939

Starring: A.G. Street

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1939

Directed by: nbcu

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Who was the US President on February 28, 1940?

On February 28, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1940?

On February 28, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1940?

On February 28, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 1940?

February 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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