Tuesday October 29, 1940: on this day

October 29, 1940 was the 303rd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 29, 1940, who was born and died on October 29, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To The Bar by Andrews Sisters), movies (e.g. Bitter Sweet, directed by W.S. Van Dyke), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 29, 1940?


October 29, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1940 can also be written as 10/29/1940 in the US and as 29/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

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October 29, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1940:

  • Secretary of war henry l stimson draws first number (158) in first peacetime military draft in us history.
  • The selective service system lottery is held in washington, d.c..
  • November ndash in cambodia the khmer issarak is formed to overthrow the french army within the nation.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 29, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 05:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1940.

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Who was born on October 29, 1940?


Famous people born on October 29, 1940:

  • Frida Boccara

    French singer of italian heritage.

  • Galen Weston

    George weston limited was founded by george weston limited, an english-canadian businessman who is also philanthropist.

  • Connie Mack III

    Former U.S.

  • Buford Taylor

    Buford Taylor was a pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence.

  • Jack Shepherd

    English actor, director, and playwright.

  • Jose Ulises Macias Salcedo

    Catholic bishop.

  • Angela Douglas

    English singer and actress.

  • David Brigati

    American singer joey dee (starliters and the rascals).

  • Willard Weston
  • Milli Graffi
  • Valentín Uriona
  • Nuzha del Marocco
  • Heinrich Mussinghoff
  • Xavier Stierli
  • Iōannīs Theōnas

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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


You are 83 years 5 months old,

or 1001 months and 21 days old,

or 4355 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30488 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 29, 1940?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 29, 1940:

  • Celestino Endrici
  • Phan Bội Châu

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

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October 29, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1940:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1940:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 28th and November 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1940 was Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To The Bar by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

October 29, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To The Bar

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

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

Bitter Sweet

Bitter Sweet

Release year: 1940

Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke

Starring: Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, George Sanders, Ian Hunter

Li'l Abner

Li'l Abner

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Albert S. Rogell

Starring: Jeff York, Martha O'Driscoll, Mona Ray, Johnnie Morris

The Mark of Zorro

The Mark of Zorro

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Basil Rathbone, Gale Sondergaard

Country: United States of America

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, Conrad Veidt, Alla Nazimova

One Night in the Tropics

One Night in the Tropics

Release year: 1940

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: Allan Jones, Nancy Kelly, Robert Cummings, Bud Abbott

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 29, 1940?

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

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

On October 29, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1940?

On October 29, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 29th?

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

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 1940?

October 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1940 calendar looked like.

Tuesday October 29, 1940