What happened on Sunday September 29, 1940?

About September 29th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Booker T. Washington becomes the first US Merchant ship commanded by an African American captain, Hugh Mulzac, marking a significant milestone in maritime and civil rights history.
  • Day of the week: September 29th, 1940 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Under Texas Skies directed by George Sherman

More about September 29th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on September 29th, 1940.

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September 29, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 29, 1940:

  • First African American Merchant Ship Captain Launches Vessel The Booker T. Washington becomes the first US Merchant ship commanded by an African American captain, Hugh Mulzac, marking a significant milestone in maritime and civil rights history.
  • Remarkable Mid-Air Aircraft Collision and Safe Landing Two Avro Anson aircraft collided mid-air over New South Wales, Australia, remarkably remaining interlocked and managing to land safely without casualties.
  • Double or Nothing Radio Quiz Show Debuts The popular radio quiz show 'Double or Nothing' makes its first broadcast on the Mutual Radio Network, introducing a new form of entertainment media.
  • Strike Up Band Opens The theatrical or musical production 'Strike Up Band' premieres, contributing to the entertainment landscape of the era.

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September 29, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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September 29, 1940: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Brooklyn Dodgers - Pittsburgh Pirates : 10 - 3
  • Chicago Cardinals - Green Bay Packers : 6 - 31
  • Cleveland Rams - Detroit Lions : 0 - 6
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What day of the week was September 29, 1940?


September 29, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 273rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1940 can also be written as 9/29/1940 in the US and as 29/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 29, 1940?


Famous people born on September 29, 1940:

  • Jimmy Knapp

    Prominent Scottish trade union leader who served as general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen (RMT).

  • Lorenzo Baldisseri
  • Nicola Di Bari

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September 29, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 29, 1940:

  • Henry Meige
  • Édouard Claparède

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September 29, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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September 29, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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September 29, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 29, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 September 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:25 am and setting at 05:09 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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How old is someone born on September 29, 1940?


Someone born on September 29, 1940 is:

84 years 7 months old,

or 1015 months and 5 days old,

or 4414 weeks

or 30898 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 29, 1940?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 29, 1940.

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