What happened on Monday December 30, 1940?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1940:

• Second Great Fire of London During the Blitz On the night of 29-30 December 1940, London experienced one of the most destructive air raids of World War II. Approximately 100,000 incendiary bombs were dropped by 136 German bombers, primarily targeting non-residential buildings like churches, offices, and warehouses. Many buildings were vulnerable due to exemptions in the Fire Watchers Order.
• Olympic Games Suspended Due to World War II The Olympic Games, originally assigned to Tokyo, Japan, and subsequently to Helsinki, Finland, were suspended due to the global conflict of World War II, highlighting the war's profound impact on international sporting events.
• Hasselblad Camera Company Founded Victor Hasselblad established the Victor Hasselblad AB Camera Company in Sweden, which would later become a world-renowned manufacturer of high-precision cameras, particularly famous for its use in space exploration photography.
• First California Freeway Opened California inaugurated its first freeway, the Arroyo Seco Parkway, marking a significant milestone in American transportation infrastructure. This parkway would become a model for future highway development across the United States.
• Discovery of Hangul Alphabet Origins The historical document 'Hunminjeongeum' from 1446 was discovered in Korea, providing crucial insights into the origins and principles of the Hangul alphabet, a significant moment in Korean linguistic and cultural history.
• Publication of British Naval History US historian Arthur Marder published 'The Anatomy of British Sea Power', a comprehensive historical analysis of British naval policy from 1880-1905, offering scholarly insights into maritime strategic development.

Events in 1940

December 30, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1940

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1940

December 30, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1940 can also be written as 12/30/1940 in the US and as 30/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1940 in December 1940 calendar

Famous people born on December 30, 1940:

• James Burrows

  Legendary television director and producer, known for creating and directing numerous iconic sitcoms that shaped American television comedy.

• Philippe Cousteau

  Renowned French oceanographer and underwater filmmaker, continuing his father Jacques Cousteau's legacy of marine exploration and...

• Claude Leteurtre

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on December 30th

Famous people died on December 30, 1940:

• Childe Wills

  Henry ford was an early associate, contributing to the design of model t (born in 1878), and one of the first employees at ford motor...

• Francesco Confalonieri
• Gjergj Fishta

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on December 30th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 30, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 30, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 07:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on December 30, 1940

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Someone born on December 30, 1940 is:

84 years 3 months old,

or 1011 months and 24 days old,

or 4399 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30795 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 30, 1940?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 30, 1940.

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