Tuesday December 31, 1940: on this day
December 31, 1940 was the 366th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 31, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 1940, who was born and died on December 31, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Grapes of Wrath , directed by ), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1940?
- December 31, 1940: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1940?
- December 31, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1940?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1940?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1940?
What day of the week was December 31, 1940?
December 31, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 366th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1940 can also be written as 12/31/1940 in the US and as 31/12/1940 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 31, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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December 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1940 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 31, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 08:57 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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Famous people born on December 31, 1940:
- Crystal Lee Sutton
Crystal Lee Sutton was a labor activist whose life inspired the film 'Norma Rae'.
- Mani Neumeier
German musician (guru guru).
- Oleg Anatolyevich Yakovlev
Russian cosmonaut.
- Umberto Risi
- Luis Rubiños
- Faramarz Zelli
- Tim Considine
- José de Anchieta Fontana
- Imi Knoebel
- Henry Largie
- Luis Giampietri
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 83 years 3 months old,
or 999 months and 20 days old,
or 4346 weeks and 4 days old,
or 30426 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 1940.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1940?
There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1940.
December 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1940:
- Der Yiddish
Der Yiddish was a prominent Yiddish-language poet who wrote about the experiences of the Jewish diaspora.
- Acsa Sherwood
Acsa Sherwood was a pioneering American politician who fought for women's suffrage and civil rights.
- Mayzee Fitzgerald
Mayzee Fitzgerald was an acclaimed American writer known for her poignant short stories and novels.
- Gadge Kale
Gadge Kale was a renowned Marathi playwright who made significant contributions to the development of Marathi theater.
- Alvey Whitman
Alvey Whitman was a prominent American essayist who explored themes of nature, society, and the human condition.
- Emmamarie Rousseau
Emmamarie Rousseau was a French playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human nature.
- Bacilio Martínez
Bacilio Martínez was a prominent Argentinian essayist who explored themes of culture, politics, and social justice in his writings.
- Lilymae Harrington
Lilymae Harrington was a prolific American author known for her novels and short stories that explored themes of social justice and human...
- Adelae Dubois
Adelae Dubois was a French essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on art and culture.
- Kasten Koen
Kasten Koen was a Dutch painter known for his impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.
- Jewett Castello
Jewett Castello was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
- Neilson Abeel
Neilson Abeel was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
- Ludwin Ansbacher
Ludwin Ansbacher was an Austrian painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
- Arsène d'Arsonval
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1940:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 1940?
On December 31, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1940?
On December 31, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1940?
On December 31, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
What happened in 1940?
1940 was filled with very interesting events such as
- WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
- FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
- Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship
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What was the calendar for December 1940?
December 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.