Monday January 29, 1940: on this day

January 29, 1940 was the 29th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 29, 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 January 29, 1940, who was born and died on January 29, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. My Little Chickadee, directed by Edward F. Cline), TV series (e.g. Down On The Farm) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 29th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 1940?


January 29, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 29th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1940 can also be written as 1/29/1940 in the US and as 29/1/1940 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

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January 29, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 1940:

  • Three trains on the nishinari line; present sakurajima line, in osaka, japan, collide and explode while approaching ajikawaguchi station. one hundred and eighty-one people are killed.

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January 29, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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January 29, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 10:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1940.

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Who was born on January 29, 1940?


Famous people born on January 29, 1940:

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Justino Díaz

    Justino Díaz is a Puerto Rican opera singer known for his performances at the Metropolitan Opera.

  • Rachelle Specter

    American politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate.

  • Kunimitsu Takahashi

    Japanese race car driver and japanese motorcycle racer.

  • Gianni Mattioli
  • Adriana Hoffmann
  • Agostino Mathis
  • Hugh McIlmoyle
  • Sergio Giovarruscio
  • Lionel Chetwynd
  • Gaetano De Leo
  • Fred Hansen
  • Astrid Heeren
  • Janusz Mieczysław Majewski
  • Gianni Francesco Mattioli

Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

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January 29, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months and 22 days old,

or 4394 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30763 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 1940.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1940?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 29, 1940.

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January 29, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 1940:

  • Edward Harkness

    American philanthropist (b. 1874).

  • Pietro d'Orléans-Braganza
  • Adam Zamenhof
  • Nedo Nadi

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

My Little Chickadee

My Little Chickadee

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward F. Cline

Starring: Mae West, W.C. Fields, Joseph Calleia, Dick Foran

Country: United States of America

Swiss Family Robinson

Swiss Family Robinson

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Ludwig

Starring: Thomas Mitchell, Edna Best, Freddie Bartholomew, Terry Kilburn

Country: United States of America

Broadway Melody of 1940

Broadway Melody of 1940

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Frank Morgan

Young Tom Edison

Young Tom Edison

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Fay Bainter, George Bancroft, Virginia Weidler

Vigil in the Night

Vigil in the Night

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Carole Lombard, Anne Shirley, Brian Aherne, Julien Mitchell

January 29, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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:

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 January 29, 1940?

On January 29, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 1940?

On January 29, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 1940?

On January 29, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of January. 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 January 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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 January 1940?

January 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1940 calendar looked like.

Monday January 29, 1940