Sunday December 01, 1940: on this day

December 01, 1940 was the 336th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 01, 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 01, 1940, who was born and died on December 01, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Five O'Clock Whistle by Ella Fitzgerald), movies (e.g. The Philadelphia Story, directed by George Cukor), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 01, 1940?


December 01, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 336th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1940 can also be written as 12/1/1940 in the US and as 1/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1940 in December 1940 calendar

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December 01, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 1940:

December 01, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 01, 1940: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Brooklyn Dodgers - New York Giants : 14 - 6
  • Chicago Cardinals - Chicago Bears : 23 - 31
  • Green Bay Packers - Cleveland Rams : 13 - 13
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Washington Redskins : 6 - 13
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December 01, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 01, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 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.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 01, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 08:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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Who was born on December 01, 1940?


Famous people born on December 01, 1940:

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Matthias Habich
    Matthias Habich

    Actor (straight to the heart a corps perdu).

  • Gavin MacFadyen

    Gavin MacFadyen was a renowned investigative journalist.

  • Cissy Baker

    Cissy Baker is a former American politician known for her work in advocating for education reform.

  • Gerald Lawson

    Gerald Lawson was an engineer known for his work in the development of the Fairchild Channel F, the first programmable ROM cartridge-based...

  • Mike Denness

    Referee and scottish-english cricketer (d. 2013).

  • Tasso Wild

    German footballer.

  • Jerry Lawson

    American electronic engineer and inventor (d. 2011).

  • Ron Finn

    Toronto, ontario -- nhl linesman.

  • Richard Pryor in Illinois

    Usa; comedy/actor (lady sings the blues and stir crazy).

  • Alain Scoff
  • Il Guardiano del Faro
  • Terry Erwin
  • Minori Matsushima
  • Michael Henry «Mike» Denness

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

  • Carol Alt
    Carol Alt

    American actress and model.

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December 01, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 18 days old,

or 4346 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30424 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 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 01, 1940?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 01, 1940.

RIP

December 01, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1940:

  • Monroe Stahr

    Monroe Stahr was a prominent businessman in the early 20th century.

  • Felice Trizio
  • Charles Richman

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st

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December 01, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1940:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 25th and December 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 01, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1940 was Five O'Clock Whistle by Ella Fitzgerald, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

December 01, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 25th and December 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Five O'Clock Whistle

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December 01, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey

Country: United States of America

Go West

Go West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, John Carroll

Country: United States of America

Bismarck

Bismarck

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Starring: Paul Hartmann, Friedrich Kayßler, Lil Dagover, Käthe Haack

The Son of Monte Cristo

The Son of Monte Cristo

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Rowland V. Lee

Starring: Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, George Sanders, Florence Bates

Spare a Copper

Spare a Copper

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Starring: George Formby, Dorothy Hyson, George Merritt, John Warwick

December 01, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 01, 1940?

On December 01, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1940?

On December 01, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1940?

On December 01, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1940 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 1, 1940