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see horoscope and birth chart for September 29, 1940What happened on Sunday, September 29, 1940?
About September 29th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: The radio quiz program "Double or Nothing" premiered on September 29, 1940, on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Contestants answered questions, with each correct answer doubling the potential prize, but an incorrect answer eliminated them. The show was sponsored by Chooz breath candy, Feen-A-Mint, and Campbell's soup, and continued for 12 years on radio.
- Day of the week: September 29th, 1940 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Strike Up the Band directed by Busby Berkeley
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- September 29, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 29, 1940?
- Who was born on September 29, 1940?
- September 29, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- September 29, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 29, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 29, 1940?
- Back in 1940
September 29, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 29, 1940:
- Double or Nothing radio quiz show debuts The radio quiz program "Double or Nothing" premiered on September 29, 1940, on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Contestants answered questions, with each correct answer doubling the potential prize, but an incorrect answer eliminated them. The show was sponsored by Chooz breath candy, Feen-A-Mint, and Campbell's soup, and continued for 12 years on radio. source: oldradio.org
September 29, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1940
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September 29, 1940: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Brooklyn Dodgers - Pittsburgh Pirates : 10 - 3
- Chicago Cardinals - Green Bay Packers : 6 - 31
- Cleveland Rams - Detroit Lions : 0 - 6
What day of the week was September 29, 1940?
September 29, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 273rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 29, 1940 can also be written as 9/29/1940 in the US and as 29/9/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 29, 1940?
Famous people born on September 29, 1940:
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Jimmy KnappProminent Scottish trade union leader who served as general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen (RMT).
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Nicola Di Bari
September 29, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
September 29, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 29, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 29, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 29, 1940 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:25 am and setting at 05:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 1940
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Someone born on September 29, 1940 is:
85 years 10 months old,
or 1030 months and 6 days old,
or 4479 weeks and 2 days old,
or 31355 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 29, 1940?
There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 29th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 29, 1940.
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The history attached to September 29, 1940 includes Double or Nothing radio quiz show debuts, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of September 29, 1940 included Strike Up the Band, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 29, 1940 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jimmy Knapp, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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