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see horoscope and birth chart for January 31, 1940What happened on Wednesday January 31, 1940?
About January 31st, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 31, 1940, the United States government issued its first monthly Social Security check to Ida May Fuller, a retired legal secretary from Vermont. The inaugural benefit check was for $22.54, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the social welfare system that would provide financial support for elderly and retired Americans.
- Day of the week: January 31st, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about January 31st, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on January 31st, 1940.
Table of contents
- January 31, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 31, 1940?
- Who was born on January 31, 1940?
- January 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- January 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 31, 1940?
- Back in 1940
January 31, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 31, 1940:
- First Social Security Monthly Benefit Check Issued On January 31, 1940, the United States government issued its first monthly Social Security check to Ida May Fuller, a retired legal secretary from Vermont. The inaugural benefit check was for $22.54, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the social welfare system that would provide financial support for elderly and retired Americans.
- World War II Naval Losses: German U-boat Casualties During January 1940, the Allied forces successfully sank 40 German U-boats in a significant maritime campaign during the early stages of World War II. This substantial loss represented a critical blow to the German naval submarine fleet and demonstrated the increasing effectiveness of anti-submarine warfare strategies.
January 31, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 31, 1940?
January 31, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 31, 1940 can also be written as 1/31/1940 in the US and as 31/1/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 31, 1940?
Famous people born on January 31, 1940:
- Jessica Walter in Brooklyn
Acclaimed actress known for her memorable roles in 'Play Misty for Me' and 'Arrested Development', with a career spanning film and...
- Stuart Margolin
Emmy Award-winning American actor and director known for his roles in 'The Rockford Files' and as a versatile television performer.
- Kitch Christie
Influential South African rugby coach who led the national team to significant victories during the post-apartheid era.
January 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 31, 1940:
- Justí Guitart i Vilardebó
- Susana Paz Castillo Ramírez
- René Schickele
- George Latimer Bates
- Gunnar Dahl
January 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 31, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 birthJanuary 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 31, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 11:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 1940
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Someone born on January 31, 1940 is:
85 years 2 months old,
or 1022 months and 23 days old,
or 4447 weeks
or 31129 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1940?
There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 31, 1940.
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