Wednesday July 31, 1940: on this day

July 31, 1940 was the 213th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 31, 1940, who was born and died on July 31, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 31, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Return of Frank James, directed by Fritz Lang), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 31st, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 31, 1940?


July 31, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1940 can also be written as 7/31/1940 in the US and as 31/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 31, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 31, 1940:

  • 38 u-boats sinks this month
  • A doodlebug train in cuyahoga falls, ohio collides with a multi-car freight train heading in the opposite direction, killing 43 people.

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July 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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July 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 31, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:39 am and setting at 06:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Who was born on July 31, 1940?


Famous people born on July 31, 1940:

  • Sye Chang

    Noted physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Roy Walker

    Northern irish comedian and host of a game show.

  • Carol J Clover

    American academic.

  • Stanley R. Jaffe

    Politician.

  • Bruno Mahlknecht
  • Pietro Pizzo
  • Fleur Jaeggy

Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez

    Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.

  • Dean Cain
    Dean Cain

    Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.

  • Ernie Dingo
    Ernie Dingo

    An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.

  • Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin

    American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...

  • Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).

  • Milton Friedman
    Milton Friedman

    American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.

  • France Nuyen
    France Nuyen

    Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

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July 31, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 29 days old,

or 4365 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30557 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 31, 1940?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.

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

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

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July 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 31, 1940:

  • Udham Singh

    India -- field hockey player (1952-56, 64 olympics – gold medalist).

  • Whitney Krakower

    Us gangster, murderrd by "bugsy" siegel.

  • Antonio Chiodi
  • Elfriede Lohse-Wächtler

What famous deaths happened on July 31st?

Famous deaths on July 31st:

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Laura Betti
    Laura Betti

    Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.

  • Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).

  • Virginia Grey
    Virginia Grey

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Anne Shelton
    Anne Shelton

    British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.

  • James Rennie
    James Rennie

    Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.

  • Antuane St. Exupery

    Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.

  • Mohammad Rafi

    Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.

  • Amadea Mozart

    Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.

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July 31, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 31, 1940:

  • St. John Columbini
  • Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
  • St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
  • St. Helen of Skofde
  • La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day

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July 31, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 31, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Return of Frank James

The Return of Frank James

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Fritz Lang

Starring: Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney, Jackie Cooper, Henry Hull

Country: United States of America

I Love You Again

I Love You Again

Release year: 1940

Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Frank McHugh, Edmund Lowe

The Lady in Question

The Lady in Question

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Brian Aherne, Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Irene Rich

Lucky Partners

Lucky Partners

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Ronald Colman, Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Spring Byington

The Ranger and the Lady

The Ranger and the Lady

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Julie Bishop, Harry Woods

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Who was the US President on July 31, 1940?

On July 31, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1940?

On July 31, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 31, 1940?

On July 31, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 31st?

July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of July. 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 July 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
  • 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.

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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 July 1940?

July 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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