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What happened on Saturday, November 30, 1940?

About November 30th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 30, 1940, Romania officially joined the Tripartite Pact, aligning itself with Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II. This move was part of a broader strategy to secure territorial integrity and military support from the Axis powers.
  • Day of the week: November 30th, 1940 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Five O'Clock Whistle by Ella Fitzgerald
  • Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford

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November 30, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 30, 1940:

  • Romania joins Tripartite Pact On November 30, 1940, Romania officially joined the Tripartite Pact, aligning itself with Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II. This move was part of a broader strategy to secure territorial integrity and military support from the Axis powers. source: britannica.com
  • Sino-Japanese Treaty of 1940 The Sino-Japanese Treaty of 1940 was signed on November 30, 1940, between Japan and the Wang Jingwei regime in China. This treaty aimed to solidify Japanese control over occupied territories and establish a puppet government in China. source: britannica.com
  • Southampton Blitz The Southampton Blitz refers to a series of German air raids on the city of Southampton during World War II. The most intense bombing occurred on November 30, 1940, causing significant destruction and civilian casualties. source: bbc.co.uk
  • World War II U-boat Losses During November 1940, a significant number of 32 German U-boats were sunk, representing a substantial loss for the German naval forces in the ongoing Battle of the Atlantic.
  • Belgian Government Declares War on Italy The Belgian government in exile officially declared war on Italy, further solidifying its commitment to the Allied powers during World War II.
  • Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Marriage Iconic entertainment couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were married in Greenwich, Connecticut, marking the beginning of a legendary personal and professional partnership that would significantly influence American television.
  • German Submarine U-70 Commissioned The German submarine U-70 was commissioned, adding to the German naval fleet's submarine capabilities during World War II.
  • CFL Grey Cup Game The first game of a unique two-game Canadian Football League (CFL) Grey Cup series took place, with Ottawa losing to Toronto Balmy Beach with a score of 8-2.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was November 30, 1940?


November 30, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 335th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 30, 1940 can also be written as 11/30/1940 in the US and as 30/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 30, 1940?


Famous people born on November 30, 1940:

  • Kevin Phillips
    Kevin Phillips

    Prominent American political analyst and author known for his insightful political commentary and books on American political trends.

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November 30, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 30, 1940:

  • George Brinton McClellan
    George Brinton McClellan
  • Federico Enrico
    Federico Enrico

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November 30, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 30, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 25th and December 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 30, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 30, 1940 was Five O'Clock Whistle by Ella Fitzgerald, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

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November 30, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 30th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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November 30, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 30, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 30, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:01 am and setting at 07:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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How old is someone born on November 30, 1940?


Someone born on November 30, 1940 is:

85 years 8 months old,

or 1028 months and 6 days old,

or 4470 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31294 days old,

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

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 30th 2026.

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

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

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The history attached to November 30, 1940 includes Romania joins Tripartite Pact, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around November 30, 1940 included “Five O'Clock Whistle” by Ella Fitzgerald, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of November 30, 1940 included The Grapes of Wrath, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

November 30, 1940 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Kevin Phillips, making the date feel connected to a wider story.

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