What happened on Saturday August 31, 1940?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1940:

• Luftwaffe's Costly Battle of Britain Operation On August 31, 1940, the Luftwaffe launched a significant air operation during the Battle of Britain, resulting in substantial losses for both sides. Fighter Command suffered 39 aircraft shot down and 14 pilots killed. The attacks targeted key RAF airfields in Kent and the Thames Estuary, including North Weald, Debden, Duxford, and Eastchurch. Subsequent attacks focused on RAF Croydon, Biggin Hill, and Hornchurch. While most airfields remained operational, Biggin Hill experienced cumulative damage that temporarily disrupted its squadron deployments.
• First Edition of Free Netherlands Newspaper The first edition of Free Netherlands, an underground resistance newspaper, was published in the Netherlands during the German occupation. This publication represented an act of defiance against the Nazi regime, providing an alternative information source for citizens under occupation.
• U-boat Losses in August 1940 During August 1940, a total of 56 German U-boats were sunk, representing a significant loss for the German naval submarine fleet during World War II.
• Air Combat Losses in Battle of Britain On August 31, 1940, during the Battle of Britain, Fighter Command lost 39 aircraft, while the Luftwaffe lost 41 aircraft, demonstrating the intense aerial combat of this critical period in World War II.
• US National Guard Assembly The US National Guard was assembled on August 31, 1940, likely in preparation for potential involvement in World War II, reflecting the increasing military readiness of the United States during this period.
• Pennsylvania Central Airlines Crash Investigation Pennsylvania Central Airlines Trip 19 crashed near Lovettsville, Virginia. This incident was historically significant as the first investigation conducted under the Bureau of Air Commerce Act of 1938, marking an important milestone in aviation safety regulation.
• Soap Rationing in Occupied Netherlands German occupiers implemented soap rationing in the Netherlands, a typical wartime measure to control resources and manage civilian supplies during the German occupation.

Events in 1940

August 31, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1940

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1940

August 31, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 244th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1940 can also be written as 8/31/1940 in the US and as 31/8/1940 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1940 in August 1940 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1940:

• Jack Thompson

  Acclaimed Australian actor and filmmaker with a distinguished career in cinema and television.

• Alain Calmat

  French politician and former professional figure skater who served as Minister of Youth and Sports, known for his multifaceted career.

• Wilton Felder

  Jazz saxophonist and member of The Jazz Crusaders, known for his significant contributions to jazz music.

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1940:

• Georges Gauthier

  Canadian archbishop (b. 1871).

• DeLancey W. Gill

  American painter (b. 1859).

• Raymond Smith Dugan
• Ernest Lundeen

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on August 31st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:28 am and setting at 07:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1940

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Someone born on August 31, 1940 is:

84 years 8 months old,

or 1016 months and 14 days old,

or 4419 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30937 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1940?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 31, 1940.

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