Sunday January 14, 1940: on this day

January 14, 1940 was the 14th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 14, 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 January 14, 1940, who was born and died on January 14, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 14, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Last Time I Saw Paris by Kate Smith), movies (e.g. The Blue Bird, directed by Walter Lang), TV series (e.g. Down On The Farm) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 14th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 14, 1940?


January 14, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 14th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1940 can also be written as 1/14/1940 in the US and as 14/1/1940 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1940 in January 1940 calendar

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January 14, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 14, 1940:

  • Commissioner kenesaw landis gives free agency to 91 detroit tigers.
  • Nfl pro bowl: green bay packers beat nfl all-stars 16-7.

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January 14, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 14, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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January 14, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 14, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 January 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.

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Who was born on January 14, 1940?


Famous people born on January 14, 1940:

  • Julian Bond
    Julian Bond

    American politician, educator, and tv commentator.

  • Arnie Kantrowitz

    American author known for his works on gay rights and activism.

  • Ron Kostelnik

    American football player (born in 1940).

  • Siegmund Nimsgern

    German opera singer.

  • Trevor Nunn

    English director and composer.

  • Vasilka Stoeva

    Bulgarian discus thrower.

  • Julian Bond in Nashville

    Tennessee, usa; american politician (democratic-georgia), civil right leader.

  • Nicky Buchwald
  • Roland Metzinger
  • Wayne Hightower
  • Georgie Dann
  • Livio Bacchi Wilcock
  • John Castle
  • Giuseppe Gallo
  • Gianni-Emilio Simonetti

Whose famous birthday is on January 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 14th:

  • Slick Rick
    Slick Rick

    Slick rick, born on january 14, 1965, is a british-american rapper known for his storytelling abilities and influential contributions to...

  • LL Cool J
    LL Cool J

    Ll cool j is an american rapper and actor known for pioneering hip-hop music and starring in tv shows like ncis: los angeles.

  • Grant Gustin
    Grant Gustin

    Grant gustin is a tv actor best known for his role as barry allen/the flash in the tv series the flash.

  • Dave Grohl
    Dave Grohl

    American drummer, who replaced chad channing as drummer for nirvana.

  • Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman

    American actor who appeared in four tv series including "silver spoons", 1984 and "it's your move", 1984.

  • Emily Watson
    Emily Watson

    Actress (breaking the waves boxer).

  • Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor

    Holland taylor is a renowned tv actress known for her roles in shows like two and a half men and the practice.

  • Angela Lindvall
    Angela Lindvall

    Angela lindvall is a well-known american model who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runway for top...

  • Guy Williams
    Guy Williams

    Actor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.

  • Steven Soderbergh
    Steven Soderbergh

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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January 14, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months and 14 days old,

or 4393 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30755 days old,

if you were born on January 14, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 14, 1940?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 14, 1940.

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January 14, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 14th?

Famous deaths on January 14th:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters

    American actress who won oscars for "the diary of anne frank," 1959, and "a patch of blue," 65.

  • Jeanette MacDonald
    Jeanette MacDonald

    Renowned singer and actress in Hollywood musicals.

  • Donna Reed
    Donna Reed

    American actor, most well-known for her tv series, "the donna reed show," as well as several movies, including the christmas movie, "it's a...

  • Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain

    Canadian-american actor, who was a soldier in the canadian army during ww ii.

  • Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes

    American actor.

  • Esther Ralston
    Esther Ralston

    American actress of silent screen fame.

  • Jetta Goudal
    Jetta Goudal

    Jetta Goudal was a French-born American actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart

    American actor (b. 1899).

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January 14, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 14, 1940:

  • Day of St. Basil the Great in Eastern Orthodoxy, January 1 on the Julian Calendar.
  • Feast of Divina Pastora, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
  • Makar Sankranti in India. The event is marked by flying kites. Also Pongal in South India.
  • New Year's Day in Eastern Orthodoxy, see Julian Calendar.
  • Festum Asinorum, medieval burlesque festival celebrating the Flight into Egypt.
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January 14, 1940: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 14, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 8th and January 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 14, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1940 was The Last Time I Saw Paris by Kate Smith, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 14, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 14, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Last Time I Saw Paris

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January 14, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 14, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Blue Bird

The Blue Bird

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Shirley Temple, Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard

Country: United States of America

Congo Maisie

Congo Maisie

Release year: 1940

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: Ann Sothern, John Carroll, Rita Johnson, Shepperd Strudwick

The Fatal Hour

The Fatal Hour

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Nigh

Starring: Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, Charles Trowbridge

The Shop Around the Corner

The Shop Around the Corner

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch

Starring: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut

Country: United States of America

His Girl Friday

His Girl Friday

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart

Country: United States of America

January 14, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 14, 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:

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 January 14, 1940?

On January 14, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 14, 1940?

On January 14, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 14, 1940?

On January 14, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 14th?

January 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of January. 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 January 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: four suicide bombers kill and more than 100 are injured in a car bombing attack in kabul.
  • 2018 - Tunnel warfare by the palestinians in the gaza strip, blockade of the gaza strip. the israel defense forces reported that the tunnel was completely destroyed by hamas beneath the kerem shalom border. before its jets bombed gaza's tunnel opening, israel closed the crossing. the crossing is still closed. (ynetnews),
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul (2016-17). iraqi forces seize parts of mosul university, along with several areas along the tigris river, from islamic state militants. (al jazeera),

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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 January 1940?

January 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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