Tuesday March 12, 1940: on this day

March 12, 1940 was the 72nd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 12, 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 March 12, 1940, who was born and died on March 12, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 12, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Rebecca, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 12th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 12, 1940?


March 12, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1940 can also be written as 3/12/1940 in the US and as 12/3/1940 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1940 in March 1940 calendar

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March 12, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 12, 1940:

  • Finland surrenders to russia during wwii, gives karelische isthmus
  • Winter war: finland signs the moscow peace treaty with the soviet union, ceding almost all of finnish karelia. finnish troops and the remaining population are immediately evacuated.
  • Winter war: finland signs the moscow peace treaty with the soviet union, ceding almost all of finnish karelia.
  • The most destructive train accident in finnish history kills 39 and injures 69 people in turenki, janakkala.

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March 12, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 12, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 12th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 12, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 12, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 12, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 10:29 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 12, 1940?


Famous people born on March 12, 1940:

  • Al Jarreau
    Al Jarreau

    American jazz singer.

  • Kanton Kan

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Koron Thorne

    Celebrated poet known for profound and emotional verses.

  • Sadrac Herrera

    Notable playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Khizar Abbas

    Known for his impactful plays that explore social issues.

  • Jebidiah Reynolds

    Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Durante de la Plaza

    Argentinian journalist and TV presenter.

  • Rhena Morgan

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Irbin Jones

    Influential poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Mervil Larson

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Andros Xenakis

    Known for his profound and emotional poetry.

  • Denya Makarova

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Yousaf Raza

    Yousaf Raza was a renowned Pakistani poet known for his Urdu poetry and contributions to Punjabi literature.

  • Rino Marchesi

    Italian football player and manager who played as a defender for several Italian clubs.

  • Elgene Bremner

    Australian cyclist known for his achievements in track cycling.

  • Nedda Petrini

    Known for her evocative and emotional poetry.

  • Romaldo Belardinelli

    Innovative engineer specializing in robotics.

  • Amaro Saraiva

    Amaro Saraiva was a renowned Brazilian essayist and intellectual who explored themes of identity and cultural diversity.

  • Noris Takahashi

    Japanese physicist known for contributions to the field of particle physics.

Whose famous birthday is on March 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 12th:

  • Jaimie Alexander
    Jaimie Alexander

    Jaimie alexander is an american actress known for her role as lady sif in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Barbara Feldon
    Barbara Feldon

    Barbara feldon is an american actress and model best known for her role as agent 99 in the television series get smart.

  • Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance

    Courtney b. vance is an american actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as the people v. o.j.

  • Ron Jeremy
    Ron Jeremy

    American entertainer, most famous as a porn star.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Marlon Jackson
    Marlon Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe

    American actor and critic.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

  • Rob Cohen
    Rob Cohen

    American filmmaker, producer, and writer.

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March 12, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 7 days old,

or 4388 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30719 days old,

if you were born on March 12, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 1940?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 12, 1940.

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March 12, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 12, 1940:

  • Romualdo Ghiglione
  • Luigi Orione
  • Domenico Zaccagna

What famous deaths happened on March 12th?

Famous deaths on March 12th:

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen

    Talented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

  • Belinda Lee
    Belinda Lee

    An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).

  • Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans

    English screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).

  • Josephine Hull
    Josephine Hull

    American actress and director (d.57).

  • Terry Pratchett

    Terry Pratchett was a renowned British author known for his Discworld fantasy series.

  • Charlie Parker

    An American jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of jazz.

  • George Westinghouse

    American inventor, entrepreneur and manufacturing genius.

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March 12, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 12, 1940:

  • Ancient Latvia - Gregoru Diena observed.
  • Flag Day in Venezuela.
  • "National Day" of the Republic of Jamtland
  • Sweden - Namesday of Crown Princess Victoria, an Official Flag Day.
  • Mauritius - National Day.
  • St. Justina
  • St. Jozefina
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast day of: St. Theophanes the Confessor
  • Arbor Day in China.
  • St. Maximilian

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March 12, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 12, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rebecca

Rebecca

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson

Country: United States of America

Primrose Path

Primrose Path

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gregory La Cava

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Joel McCrea, Marjorie Rambeau, Henry Travers

Country: United States of America

Band Waggon

Band Waggon

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Marcel Varnel

Starring: Arthur Askey, Jack Hylton and His Band, Richard Murdoch, Pat Kirkwood

Midnight Limited

Midnight Limited

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, George Cleveland, Edward Keane

Virginia City

Virginia City

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, Randolph Scott, Humphrey Bogart

Country: United States of America

March 12, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 12, 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:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1939

Starring: A.G. Street

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1939

Directed by: nbcu

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Who was the US President on March 12, 1940?

On March 12, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 12, 1940?

On March 12, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 12, 1940?

On March 12, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 12th?

March 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of March. 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 March 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boeing 737 max 8 grounded: all boeing 737 max 8 aircraft were grounded by the european union, india, malaysia and singapore. with 40% of the global fleet now grounded, indonesia, china, and several other airlines also grounding their aircraft yesterday, this means that 40% of the global fleet has been grounded. boeing claims that they will release a software update within the next few weeks.
  • 2018 - Apple inc. acquires texture digital magazine subscription app texture, for an undisclosed amount.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: tahrir al-sham is al-qaeda's branch within syria. it claims responsibility for the twin bombings in damascus yesterday that left many dead.

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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 March 1940?

March 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1940 calendar looked like.

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