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see horoscope and birth chart for August 31, 1940What happened on Saturday, August 31, 1940?
About August 31st, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: German occupiers implemented soap rationing in the Netherlands, a typical wartime measure to control resources and manage civilian supplies during the German occupation.
- Day of the week: August 31st, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Boom Town directed by Jack Conway
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- August 31, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 31, 1940?
- Who was born on August 31, 1940?
- August 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 31, 1940?
- Back in 1940
August 31, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1940:
- 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.
August 31, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1940
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What day of the week was August 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.
Who was born on August 31, 1940?
Famous people born on August 31, 1940:
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Alain CalmatFrench politician and former professional figure skater who served as Minister of Youth and Sports, known for his multifaceted career.
![Jack Thompson]()
Jack ThompsonAcclaimed Australian actor and filmmaker with a distinguished career in cinema and television.
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Wilton FelderJazz saxophonist and member of The Jazz Crusaders, known for his significant contributions to jazz music.
August 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1940:
![Georges Gauthier]()
Georges GauthierCanadian archbishop (b. 1871).
![DeLancey W. Gill]()
DeLancey W. GillAmerican painter (b. 1859).
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Ernest Lundeen![Raymond Smith Dugan]()
Raymond Smith Dugan
August 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of 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.
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 birthAugust 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 31, 1940?
Someone born on August 31, 1940 is:
85 years 10 months old,
or 1030 months and 22 days old,
or 4481 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31371 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 August 31, 1940?
There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 31st 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 August 31, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 31, 1940.
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Why 1940 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 31, 1940, a 1940 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 31, 1940 includes Soap Rationing in Occupied Netherlands, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of August 31, 1940 included Boom Town, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 31, 1940 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Alain Calmat, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make August 31, 1940 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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