Tuesday October 22, 1940: on this day

October 22, 1940 was the 296th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 22, 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 22, 1940, who was born and died on October 22, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 22, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Mark of Zorro, directed by Rouben Mamoulian), TV series (e.g. Gabby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 22nd, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 22, 1940?


October 22, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1940 can also be written as 10/22/1940 in the US and as 22/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1940 in October 1940 calendar

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October 22, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd 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 22, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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October 22, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 22, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 22, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 12:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1940.

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Who was born on October 22, 1940?


Famous people born on October 22, 1940:

  • Calista Roy

    Developed the Adaptation Model of Nursing.

  • Claude Mann

    French actor, singer and director of theatre.

  • Pierre Domenech

    Toulouse journalist.

  • Rita Francomano

    American astrologer.

  • André Billardon
  • Henryk Trębicki
  • Franco Talò

Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:

  • Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve

    French actress and businesswoman.

  • Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd

    Christopher Lloyd is an American actor best known for his roles as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and as Reverend Jim...

  • Deepak Chopra
    Deepak Chopra

    East indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.

  • Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum

    American actor.

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Arsène Wenger
    Arsène Wenger

    French manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino

    Naples, italy -- actress (rain man and little flames).

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi

    British actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.

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October 22, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 5 months old,

or 1001 months and 28 days old,

or 4356 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30495 days old,

if you were born on October 22, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 1940?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 22, 1940.

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October 22, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?

Famous deaths on October 22nd:

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Peter Scolari
    Peter Scolari

    American actor and director.

  • Soupy Sales
    Soupy Sales

    American comedian, intelligent and imaginative.

  • Cleavon Little
    Cleavon Little

    Actor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.

  • Arles Cézanne

    A French Post-Impressionist painter who is considered one of the fathers of modern art.

  • Majour Cézanne

    A French Post-Impressionist painter, Cézanne is known for his innovative techniques and influence on the development of modern art.

  • Dae Jung

    Former President of South Korea who played a key role in the country's democratization.

  • Henry Armstrong

    American professional boxer who held world championships in three different weight classes.

  • Kingson Amis

    Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.

  • Sherel Tepper

    Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.

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October 22, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 22, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Mark of Zorro

The Mark of Zorro

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Basil Rathbone, Gale Sondergaard

Country: United States of America

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, Conrad Veidt, Alla Nazimova

One Night in the Tropics

One Night in the Tropics

Release year: 1940

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: Allan Jones, Nancy Kelly, Robert Cummings, Bud Abbott

Christmas in July

Christmas in July

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Preston Sturges

Starring: Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn, Alexander Carr

Country: United States of America

North West Mounted Police

North West Mounted Police

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Starring: Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll, Paulette Goddard, Preston Foster

Country: United States of America

October 22, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 22, 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:

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 22, 1940?

On October 22, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1940?

On October 22, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 22, 1940?

On October 22, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 22nd?

October 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),

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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.

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Tuesday October 22, 1940