Sunday October 06, 1940: on this day

October 06, 1940 was the 280th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 06, 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 October 06, 1940, who was born and died on October 06, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Long Voyage Home, directed by John Ford), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 06, 1940?


October 06, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 280th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1940 can also be written as 10/6/1940 in the US and as 6/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1940 in October 1940 calendar

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October 06, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 1940:

  • Zoological gardens opens on sloat and skyline in san francisco

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October 06, 1940: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Cleveland Rams : 21 - 14
  • Washington Redskins - Pittsburgh Pirates : 40 - 10
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October 06, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 06, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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October 06, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 06, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 October 06, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 11:35 am and setting at 10:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.

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Who was born on October 06, 1940?


Famous people born on October 06, 1940:

  • Ellen Travolta
    Ellen Travolta

    American actress.

  • Hiroshi Yoshimura

    Pioneering ambient musician and composer in Japan.

  • Jerry Heller

    Renowned biologist known for his contributions to the study of genetics.

  • Jan Keizer

    Referee and footballer from the netherlands.

  • Boris Dmitriyevich Andreyev

    Russia -- cosmonaut.

  • Wyche Fowler Jr

    (rep-d-georgia, 1977-87).

  • Philippe Baillet

    France sport champion.

  • Ellen Travolta in Englewood

    New jersey, usa.

  • John Warnock

    American electrical engineer, ceo of adobe systems.

  • Manfred Bietak
  • Ginette Ravel (Marie Thérèse Ginette Gravel
  • se inaugura el estadio Florencio Sola del Club Atlético Banfield.

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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October 06, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 5 months old,

or 1001 months and 23 days old,

or 4355 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30490 days old,

if you were born on October 06, 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 October 06, 1940?

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 06, 1940.

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October 06, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 06, 1940:

  • Ferdinando Liuzzi

    Komponist, who dies at 55.

  • Christo Kabakčiev
  • Michitarō Komatsubara
  • Antonio Marozzi
  • Adolfo Lutz

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 6th

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October 06, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 06, 1940:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

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October 06, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 06, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Long Voyage Home

The Long Voyage Home

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

Too Many Girls

Too Many Girls

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Abbott

Starring: Lucille Ball, Richard Carlson, Ann Miller, Eddie Bracken

Country: United States of America

Third Finger, Left Hand

Third Finger, Left Hand

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman

Down Argentine Way

Down Argentine Way

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Irving Cummings

Starring: Don Ameche, Betty Grable, Carmen Miranda, Charlotte Greenwood

Drums of the Desert

Drums of the Desert

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Waggner

Starring: Ralph Byrd, Lorna Gray, George Lynn, Willy Castello

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Who was the US President on October 06, 1940?

On October 06, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1940?

On October 06, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 06, 1940?

On October 06, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 6th?

October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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 October 1940?

October 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1940 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 6, 1940