What happened on Saturday June 29, 1940?

About June 29th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States government enacted the Alien Registration Act, requiring all non-citizen residents to register with the government, a significant policy during the early years of World War II.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 1940 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Sea Hawk directed by Michael Curtiz

More about June 29th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on June 29th, 1940.

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June 29, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 1940:

  • US Alien Registration Act Passed The United States government enacted the Alien Registration Act, requiring all non-citizen residents to register with the government, a significant policy during the early years of World War II.
  • Diana Mitford Arrest British authorities arrested Diana Mitford, wife of fascist leader Oswald Mosley, during a period of heightened tensions and security measures in the early stages of World War II.
  • Origin of Robin in Batman Comics In a tragic event, mobsters murdered the Flying Graysons circus highwire team, leaving their young son Dick Grayson orphaned. This pivotal moment would lead to Dick becoming Batman's sidekick Robin, a key character in comic book history.
  • Paul Klee Birth Anniversary Remembering Paul Klee, the influential Swiss painter born in 1879, known for his unique style blending expressionism, cubism, and surrealism, who significantly impacted modern art.
  • Anjer Day - Prince Bernhard Commemoration Anjer (Carnation) Day, an anniversary commemorating Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, marking a significant moment in Dutch royal history.

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June 29, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 29, 1940?


June 29, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 181st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1940 can also be written as 6/29/1940 in the US and as 29/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

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Who was born on June 29, 1940?


Famous people born on June 29, 1940:

  • John Dawes

    John Dawes was a legendary Welsh rugby player and coach who significantly contributed to the sport's development in Wales.

  • Vyacheslav Artyomov

    Vyacheslav Artyomov is a prominent Russian contemporary classical composer known for his innovative and spiritual musical compositions.

  • Ken Done
  • Vjačeslav Petrovič Artëmov

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Famous people born on June 29th

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


Famous people died on June 29, 1940:

  • Paul Klee

    He was a swiss artist and teacher, and one of the most innovative artists of his generation.

  • Nikolaj Nikolaevič Suchanov
  • Raymond Unwin

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:24 am and setting at 03:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 1940.

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How old is someone born on June 29, 1940?


Someone born on June 29, 1940 is:

84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 15 days old,

or 4428 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31000 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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

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

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