What happened on Saturday October 05, 1940?

Here's what happened on October 05, 1940:

• Hitler and Mussolini Strategic Meeting at Brenner Pass Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini convened a critical strategic summit at the Brenner Pass to discuss potential Axis expansion. During the meeting, Mussolini revealed his intentions to attack Greece, expressing frustration with the Greek government's perceived duplicity. Hitler, however, cautioned against taking initiatives that were not strategically 'absolutely useful', demonstrating the calculated nature of Axis military planning.
• Herbert Morrison Appointed UK Home Secretary Herbert Morrison was appointed as the United Kingdom's Home Secretary, a pivotal governmental role during the critical period of World War II. As Home Secretary, Morrison would be responsible for internal security, civil defense, and maintaining national morale during the intense wartime conditions.
• Maritime Incident: Italian Merchant Ship Collision The Italian merchant ship Antionietta Costa was involved in a maritime collision near Bari with an unidentified vessel, suspected to be the British submarine Rainbow. This incident likely contributed to the maritime tensions during World War II.
• Welterweight Boxing Championship Change In a significant boxing event at Madison Square Garden, Fritzie Zivic defeated the renowned Henry Armstrong, claiming the world welterweight boxing title. This match represented a notable moment in boxing history, marking a shift in championship leadership.
• Knute Rockne Biographical Film Premiere The biographical film 'Knute Rockne, All American', featuring notable actors Pat O'Brien and Ronald Reagan, premiered in South Bend, Indiana. The film celebrated the life of the legendary football coach Knute Rockne, highlighting his significant impact on American sports culture.
• Ballington Booth Remembrance Commemorating Ballington Booth, a significant Salvation Army Officer and co-founder of Volunteers of America, who was born in 1857. Booth was a notable philanthropist and social reformer who made substantial contributions to humanitarian services.

Events in 1940

October 05, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 05, 1940

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 1940

October 05, 1940: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Cardinals - Detroit Lions : 14 - 43

October 05, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 279th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1940 can also be written as 10/5/1940 in the US and as 5/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1940 in October 1940 calendar

Famous people died on October 05, 1940:

• Ballington Booth

  Volunteers of america was founded by an english-american activist (d. 1940).

• Silvestre Revueltas

  Mexican composer of classical music.

• Lincoln Loy McCandless

  American rancher and politician (b. 1859).

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on October 5th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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October 05, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 09:45 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 05, 1940

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Someone born on October 05, 1940 is:

84 years 7 months old,

or 1015 months and 2 days old,

or 4413 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30895 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1940?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 05, 1940.

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