Sunday July 28, 1940: on this day

July 28, 1940 was the 210th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 28, 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 July 28, 1940, who was born and died on July 28, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 28, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Lady in Question, directed by Charles Vidor), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 28th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 28, 1940?


July 28, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 210th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1940 can also be written as 7/28/1940 in the US and as 28/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

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July 28, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 28, 1940:

  • Radio orange, london begins
  • Yankee charlie keller hits 3 hrs to beat white sox 10-9

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July 28, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 28, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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July 28, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 28, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 28, 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 July 28, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:30 am and setting at 03:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1940.

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Who was born on July 28, 1940?


Famous people born on July 28, 1940:

  • Philip Proctor

    American screenwriter and voice actor.

  • Bristol Foster

    Noted chemist who made significant contributions to organic chemistry.

  • John Finnis
  • Héctor Cincunegui
  • Giampaolo Ambrosi
  • Eduardo Endériz

Whose famous birthday is on July 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 28th:

  • Georgia Engel
    Georgia Engel

    American actress known for her roles in television sitcoms such as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

  • Dulquer Salmaan
    Dulquer Salmaan

    Dulquer salmaan is an indian actor known for his work in malayalam cinema and has gained popularity for his versatile performances.

  • Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin

    Lori loughlin is an american actress known for her role as rebecca donaldson-katsopolis on the sitcom full house and its sequel fuller...

  • Sally Struthers
    Sally Struthers

    American actress gloria, a vacuous character in the tv series all in the family that debuted on 1/12/1971, is her most well-known role.

  • Leonor Watling
    Leonor Watling

    Spanish singer and actress (marlango).

  • Alexis Arquette
    Alexis Arquette

    American actress, musician and cabaret performer (b. 1969).

  • Francis Veber
    Francis Veber

    French screenwriter, producer, director and theater playwright.

  • Bill Bradley
    Bill Bradley

    American politician and former basketball star.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Rudy Vallee
    Rudy Vallee

    Rudy Vallee was a popular American singer and actor known for his distinctive voice and crooning style.

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July 28, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 8 months old,

or 1004 months and 30 days old,

or 4369 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30589 days old,

if you were born on July 28, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1940?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 28, 1940.

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July 28, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 28, 1940:

  • Kyen Smith

    Inventor of a groundbreaking technology that revolutionized communication.

  • Johann Richard Ohlsson

    Composer dies at 66.

  • Gyula Kellner
  • Gerda Wegener
  • Daniela von Bülow

What famous deaths happened on July 28th?

Famous deaths on July 28th:

  • Eileen Brennan
    Eileen Brennan

    American actress, who is the daughter a doctor and actress.

  • Bernard Cribbins
    Bernard Cribbins

    British comedian actor, voice-over and tv personality.

  • Marie Dressler
    Marie Dressler

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1934).

  • Helen Traubel
    Helen Traubel

    American actress and soprano (d. 1972).

  • Jill Esmond
    Jill Esmond

    Actress (13 women, my pal wolfe fp 1, 82).

  • Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche

    Boston, massachusetts -- actor (foul play and slaughterhouse five).

  • Joahan Sebastian Bach

    One of the greatest composers of all time, known for his masterful compositions.

  • Sebasthian Bach

    Renowned composer of the Baroque period known for his compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos.

  • Londan Crick

    Londan Crick was a British molecular biologist who, along with James Watson, co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA.

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July 28, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 28, 1940:

  • St. Celsus
  • St. Victor
  • St. Innocent
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Nazarius
  • San Marino - Fall of the Fascist Government
  • Peru - Independence Day
  • Canada - Commemoration of the deportation of the Acadians
  • St. Sampson (a bishop)
  • Faroe Islands - álavsáka Eve

Observances on July 28, 1940:

  • World Hepatitis Day [WHO]

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July 28, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 28, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lady in Question

The Lady in Question

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Brian Aherne, Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Irene Rich

Lucky Partners

Lucky Partners

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Ronald Colman, Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Spring Byington

The Ranger and the Lady

The Ranger and the Lady

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Julie Bishop, Harry Woods

Dr. Christian Meets the Women

Dr. Christian Meets the Women

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William C. McGann

Starring: Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Edgar Kennedy, Rod La Rocque

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on July 28, 1940?

On July 28, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 28, 1940?

On July 28, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 28, 1940?

On July 28, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 28th?

July 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of July. 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 July 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 july 2019, kabul suicide bombing: gunfire, an explosion and more than 50 people were killed in a attack on the kabul office for vice presidential candidate amrullah salh. saleh was only slightly hurt in the attack.
  • 2018 - The ground breaking for the barack obama presidential center in jackson park (illinois) is being pushed back until all federal approvals have been completed. this won't happen until 2019.
  • 2017 - 2017 hamburg attack: a knife attack at the edeka supermarket, barmbek in hamburg leaves one person dead and four others injured. olaf scholz, the mayor of hamburg, stated that the attackers were motivated by hatred. according to reports, the attacker shouted "allahu akbar" before attacking.

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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 July 1940?

July 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1940 calendar looked like.

Sunday July 28, 1940