Tuesday October 15, 1940: on this day
October 15, 1940 was the 289th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 15, 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 15, 1940, who was born and died on October 15, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1940, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ferry Boat Serenade by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Christmas in July, directed by Preston Sturges), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 1940?
- October 15, 1940: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 1940?
- October 15, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 1940?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1940?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 1940?
What day of the week was October 15, 1940?
October 15, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1940 can also be written as 10/15/1940 in the US and as 15/10/1940 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th 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 15, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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October 15, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1940 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 06:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.
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Get your map!Who was born on October 15, 1940?
Famous people born on October 15, 1940:
- Fanny Howe
Fanny howe is an american poet known for her lyrical and introspective writing that often explores themes of spirituality and social...
- Tommy Bishop
English rugby league player and coach.
- Peter C. Doherty
Australian surgeon and immunologist, nobel prize laureate.
- Mariolina Cannuli
Italian tv presenter, announcer and actress on rai (radiotelevisione italiana), from the 1960s through the 1990s.
- Keith Hartley
- Benno Ohnesorg
- Edwin Skinner
- Turiddo Campaini
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
- Tito Jackson
Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
- Kiko Mizuhara
Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
- Penny Marshall
Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
- Keyshia Cole
Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
- Lee Iacocca
American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
- Mira Nair
Indian-american actress and producer.
- Jean Peters
American actress.
- Jaci Velasquez
Rock singer.
- Dominic West
Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
- John Kenneth Galbraith
Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 83 years 5 months old,
or 1001 months and 15 days old,
or 4354 weeks and 4 days old,
or 30482 days old,
if you were born on October 15, 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 15, 1940?
There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 15, 1940.
October 15, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1940:
- Lluís Companys
Catalan lawyer and politician, president of catalonia (b. 1882).
- Hans Luber
- Lluís Companys i Jover
- Mario Ciliberto
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
- Pat O'Brien
American actor.
- Betty Driver
English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
- Edie Adams
American actress and singer (born 1927).
- Henny Porten
German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
- Thomas Sankara
Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.
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October 15, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 1940:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 1940:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 1940: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1940 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1940 was Ferry Boat Serenade by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
October 15, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Ferry Boat Serenade
October 15, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 15, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:
Who was the US President on October 15, 1940?
On October 15, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1940?
On October 15, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1940?
On October 15, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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.