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see horoscope and birth chart for April 30, 1940What happened on Tuesday April 30, 1940?
About April 30th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: The Nazis established their first guarded Jewish ghetto in Lódz, occupied Poland. This marked a critical moment in the Holocaust, where Jewish populations were forcibly concentrated and isolated, setting the stage for systematic persecution and eventual deportation to concentration camps.
- Day of the week: April 30th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: I Was an Adventuress directed by Gregory Ratoff
More about April 30th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on April 30th, 1940.
April 30, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 30, 1940:
- Nazi Establishment of Lódz Jewish Ghetto The Nazis established their first guarded Jewish ghetto in Lódz, occupied Poland. This marked a critical moment in the Holocaust, where Jewish populations were forcibly concentrated and isolated, setting the stage for systematic persecution and eventual deportation to concentration camps.
- US Seventh Army Captures Munich The US Seventh Army successfully captured Munich, Germany, a significant strategic victory during World War II that represented the advancing Allied forces' progress in defeating Nazi Germany.
- Col. William Darby Killed in Action Colonel William Darby, a renowned leader of US Army Rangers who had distinguished himself in North African and Italian campaigns, was killed in action near Lake Garda, Italy. Known as 'Iron Jim' Darby, his death was a significant loss for the Allied forces.
- Duke of Windsor Resigns as Bahamas Governor The Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII) resigned from his position as Royal Governor of the Bahama Islands. This event further highlighted his continued marginalization following his abdication of the British throne in 1936.
- Brooklyn Dodgers No-Hit Cincinnati Reds Tex Carleton of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitched a remarkable no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds, winning the game 3-0. This was a significant achievement in baseball, demonstrating Carleton's exceptional pitching skills and the Dodgers' competitive prowess.
April 30, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 30, 1940?
April 30, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 30, 1940 can also be written as 4/30/1940 in the US and as 30/4/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 30, 1940?
Famous people born on April 30, 1940:
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Burt YoungAmerican actor and painter best known for his iconic role as Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series, who was also a talented visual artist.
- Lewis MacKenzie
Prominent Canadian military officer who served in multiple UN peacekeeping missions and rose to the rank of Major General, known for his...
- Guy Cloutier
Canadian music producer and manager who played a crucial role in the careers of prominent French-Canadian artists like Celine Dion and René...
- Ermindo Onega
April 30, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 30, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 30, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 30, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 02:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on April 30, 1940
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Someone born on April 30, 1940 is:
85 years and 4 days old,
or 1020 months and 4 days old,
or 4435 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31050 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1940?
There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 30, 1940.
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