What happened on Sunday March 31, 1940?

About March 31st, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, commerce raiding was a significant naval strategy where maritime powers attempted to disrupt enemy supply lines and trade routes, causing economic and logistical challenges for opposing nations.
  • Day of the week: March 31st, 1940 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dark Command directed by Raoul Walsh

More about March 31st, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on March 31st, 1940.

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March 31, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 31, 1940:

  • World War II: Commerce Raiding During World War II, commerce raiding was a significant naval strategy where maritime powers attempted to disrupt enemy supply lines and trade routes, causing economic and logistical challenges for opposing nations.
  • Meat Rationing Begins in Britain Britain introduced meat rationing in March 1940 as part of wartime economic measures to manage food supplies during World War II. This rationing system was crucial in ensuring fair distribution of limited food resources among the population.
  • Patrick Leahy Born Patrick Leahy, a prominent U.S. Senator from Vermont, was born on this date. He would go on to become the longest-serving U.S. Senator from Vermont and a significant figure in Democratic Party politics.
  • Barney Frank Born Barney Frank, an influential American politician who served as a Democratic Representative from Massachusetts from 1981, was born. He would later become known for his progressive politics and significant role in financial regulation.
  • Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic Established The Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic (Karelo-Finnish SSR) was formally incorporated as the 12th Soviet republic, marking a significant territorial and administrative reorganization within the Soviet Union. This republic would exist until 1956, representing a unique period of Soviet territorial governance in the Karelian region.

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

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What day of the week was March 31, 1940?


March 31, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 91st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1940 can also be written as 3/31/1940 in the US and as 31/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1940 in March 1940 calendar

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Who was born on March 31, 1940?


Famous people born on March 31, 1940:

  • Patrick Leahy

    Long-serving United States Senator from Vermont, known for his influential role in Democratic politics and significant legislative...

  • Barney Frank

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


Famous people died on March 31, 1940:

  • Augusto Fabbri
  • Tinsley Lindley

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on March 31, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 12:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1940.

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How old is someone born on March 31, 1940?


Someone born on March 31, 1940 is:

85 years 1 month old,

or 1021 months and 4 days old,

or 4440 weeks

or 31080 days old,

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

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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

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

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