What happened on Sunday November 10, 1940?

Here's what happened on November 10, 1940:

• First Aircraft Carrier Strike in World War II During World War II, the Royal Navy launched a groundbreaking naval attack by conducting the first aircraft carrier strike in history, targeting the Italian battleship fleet anchored at the Taranto naval base. This strategic operation demonstrated the emerging importance of naval aviation in modern warfare.
• Devastating Vrancea Earthquake in Romania A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Vrancea region of Romania, causing massive destruction. The catastrophic event resulted in approximately 1,000 fatalities and injured around 4,000 people, making it one of the most significant natural disasters in Romania's history.
• Armistice Day Blizzard An unexpected and severe blizzard swept through the Midwestern United States, resulting in the tragic deaths of 144 people. The sudden and intense winter storm caught many residents and travelers unprepared, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Midwestern weather.
• Walt Disney's FBI Collaboration Walt Disney began serving as an informant for the Los Angeles office of the FBI, tasked with reporting information on potential Hollywood 'subversives'. This reflects the political tensions and anti-communist sentiments prevalent during the early Cold War era.
• First Aircraft Ferry from North America to UK A historic aviation milestone occurred when seven Lockheed Hudson bombers were ferried from Gander, Newfoundland to the United Kingdom. The aircraft completed a 10-hour-and-17-minute flight, landing at Aldergrove, Northern Ireland the next morning, demonstrating the growing capabilities of long-distance military aviation.
• Russell Means Birth Russell Means, a prominent Native American activist, was born. He would later become a significant figure in the American Indian Movement, advocating for indigenous rights and challenging systemic discrimination.
• Little Norway Air Force Training Camp Opens The Little Norway air force training camp was established in Toronto, Canada, on the shores of Lake Ontario. This facility played a crucial role in training Allied pilots during World War II.
• Fala the Presidential Dog Moves to White House Fala, a Scottish terrier who would become one of the most famous presidential pets in American history, moved into the White House with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Copacabana Nightclub Opens The iconic Copacabana nightclub opened in New York City, which would become a legendary entertainment venue.
• Penalty-Free NFL Game A unique NFL game was played between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, notable for being completely free of penalties.

Events in 1940

November 10, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 10, 1940

Newspapers from Nov. 10, 1940

November 10, 1940: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 14 - 17
• Cleveland Rams - New York Giants : 13 - 0
• Green Bay Packers - Chicago Cardinals : 28 - 7
• Philadelphia Eagles - Pittsburgh Pirates : 3 - 7
• Washington Redskins - Brooklyn Dodgers : 14 - 16

November 10, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 315th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 10, 1940 can also be written as 11/10/1940 in the US and as 10/11/1940 in UK and Europe.

November 10, 1940 in November 1940 calendar

Famous people born on November 10, 1940:

• Donna Fargo

  Acclaimed American country-western singer who won multiple awards from the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association in 1972...

• Screaming Lord Sutch

  Eccentric English singer-songwriter and political activist known for founding the Monster Raving Loony Party and his theatrical rock...

• Stein Winge

  Renowned Norwegian theatre director who served as director of the National Theatre from 1990 to 1992.

• Vincent Ford

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on November 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 10th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 10, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 10, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 10, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 10, 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 November 10, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 02:36 pm and setting at 03:14 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 10, 1940

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Someone born on November 10, 1940 is:

84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months and 24 days old,

or 4408 weeks

or 30856 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 10, 1940?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 10, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 10, 1940.

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