What happened on Thursday March 28, 1940?

About March 28th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Anglo-French Supreme War Council convened in London to discuss critical wartime strategies during World War II. The key decisions included a mutual commitment that neither Britain nor France would negotiate a separate peace with Nazi Germany, demonstrating their unified resistance. Additionally, they approved Operation Wilfred, a strategic plan to lay naval mines in Norwegian coastal waters. The operation was designed to provoke a German response, which would provide a diplomatic pretext for Allied military intervention in Norway.
  • Day of the week: March 28th, 1940 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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March 28, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 28, 1940:

  • Anglo-French Supreme War Council Meeting in London The Anglo-French Supreme War Council convened in London to discuss critical wartime strategies during World War II. The key decisions included a mutual commitment that neither Britain nor France would negotiate a separate peace with Nazi Germany, demonstrating their unified resistance. Additionally, they approved Operation Wilfred, a strategic plan to lay naval mines in Norwegian coastal waters. The operation was designed to provoke a German response, which would provide a diplomatic pretext for Allied military intervention in Norway.
  • Daladier Resigns as French Prime Minister French Prime Minister Édouard Daladier resigned from his post on March 28, 1940, following the unsuccessful military efforts to support Finland during the Winter War against the Soviet Union. His resignation marked a significant political transition during the early stages of World War II, reflecting the mounting pressures and challenges faced by the French government in the conflict.

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

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What day of the week was March 28, 1940?


March 28, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 88th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1940 can also be written as 3/28/1940 in the US and as 28/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 28, 1940?


Famous people born on March 28, 1940:

  • Russell Banks

    Acclaimed American novelist known for exploring complex family dynamics and personal struggles through powerful literary works.

  • Kevin Loughery
  • Luis Cubilla

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


Famous people died on March 28, 1940:

  • Romeo Gregori
  • Adolfo Moltedo
  • José María Salaverría

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 28, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 10:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.

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How old is someone born on March 28, 1940?


Someone born on March 28, 1940 is:

85 years 1 month old,

or 1021 months and 5 days old,

or 4440 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31082 days old,

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

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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

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

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