Tuesday July 02, 1940: on this day

July 02, 1940 was the 184th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 02, 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 02, 1940, who was born and died on July 02, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 02, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Maryland, directed by Henry King), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 2nd, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 02, 1940?


July 02, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 184th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1940 can also be written as 7/2/1940 in the US and as 2/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 02, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1940:

  • Dutch prime minister colijn publishes borders of 2 worlds
  • Hitler orders invasion of england
  • Prime minister churchill meets general major b montgomery
  • Lake washington (seattle, washington) floating bridge dedicated.
  • Indian independence leader subhas chandra bose is arrested and detained in calcutta.
  • Wwii: british-owned off northwest ireland with the loss of around 865 lives.
  • The ss is sunk by u-47 in the north atlantic with the loss of over 800 lives, mostly civilians.

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July 02, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 02, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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July 02, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 02, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 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 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 06:44 pm.

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

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Who was born on July 02, 1940?


Famous people born on July 02, 1940:

  • Kenneth Clarke

    Lord high chancellor of great britain, an english politician.

  • Georgi Ivanov

    Bulgarian military officer, cosmonaut and politician.

  • Francesco Samà
  • Pedro María Iguaran Arandia
  • Susanna Mildonian
  • Dale Clevenger
  • Christopher Awdry
  • Eduardo Carrasco
  • Francisco Gil Hellín
  • Italo Casali

Whose famous birthday is on July 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 2nd:

  • Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan

    American actress, singer-songwriter, model, director, and producer.

  • Alex Morgan
    Alex Morgan

    Alex morgan is a professional soccer player known for her success with the united states women's national soccer team and her club teams, as...

  • Ashley Tisdale
    Ashley Tisdale

    Ashley tisdale is an american singer and actress known for her roles in the high school musical series and her music career.

  • Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie

    Margot robbie is an australian actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the wolf of wall street' and 'suicide squad'.

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Line Renaud
    Line Renaud

    French star with legendary successes in every aspect of show business.

  • Larry David
    Larry David

    Brooklyn, new york -- comedian (fridays) / writer (seinfeld).

  • Michelle Branch
    Michelle Branch

    American singer (the wreckers).

  • Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe

    American actress, best known for her role in det.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

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July 02, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 26 days old,

or 4369 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30585 days old,

if you were born on July 02, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 1940?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 02, 1940.

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July 02, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 1940:

  • Ben[jamin] Turpin

    Us comic (saps at sea, his new job).

  • Bertram Shapleigh

    Composer dies at 69.

  • Guido Seeber
  • Giuseppe Tuntar

What famous deaths happened on July 2nd?

Famous deaths on July 2nd:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Fred Gwynne
    Fred Gwynne

    American comedian and actor (born 1926).

  • Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs

    English actress and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Jan Murray
    Jan Murray

    Bronx, new york -- comedian - (treasure hunt: who killed teddy bear?.

  • Frances Howard
    Frances Howard

    Actress (swan and shock punch), died at 73.

  • Mayjor Hemingway

    Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

  • Joseff Hemingway

    Iconic American novelist and short story writer.

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July 02, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 02, 1940:

  • Feast Day of St. John Regis
  • Originally, in the Roman Catholic Church, the Feast of the Visitation was celebrated on this day, although it has since been transferred to May 31
  • Palio di Provenzano in Siena, Italy
  • Canada Day. Under the Holidays Act, Canada Day is always observed on July 1 unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed on July 2.

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July 02, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 02, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maryland

Maryland

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Walter Brennan, Fay Bainter, Brenda Joyce, John Payne

The Sea Hawk

The Sea Hawk

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Rains, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

All This, and Heaven Too

All This, and Heaven Too

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Bette Davis, Charles Boyer, Jeffrey Lynn, Barbara O'Neil

Country: United States of America

Winners of the West

Winners of the West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor

Starring: Dick Foran, Anne Nagel, Tom Fadden, James Craig

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George B. Seitz

Starring: Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Cecilia Parker, Fay Holden

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Who was the US President on July 02, 1940?

On July 02, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 02, 1940?

On July 02, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 02, 1940?

On July 02, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 2nd?

July 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs and gunmen were used by islamist militants to attack the niger armed forces base in inates, close to the border with mali. they killed 18 soldiers. they also kidnapped four nigerien soldiers, and stole dozens more vehicles.
  • 2018 - Crossing the ditch. scott donaldson, a new zealander, becomes the first solo kayaker who successfully crosses the tasman sea. after 62 days at sea, donaldson landed at ngamotu beach in new plymouth at 8.44 pm local time (08.44 utc).
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attack damascus killing at least 21 and injuring 12 more.

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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.

Discover how July 1940 calendar looked like.

Tuesday July 2, 1940