Your place in the Universe on 1940
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1940 (MCMXL in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1940th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1940 a year special to you? Discover what 1940 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1940, 1940 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1940, how old is someone born in 1940 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1940.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1940 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1940
- Who was the U.S. President in 1940?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1940?
- Who was the Pope in 1940?
- 1940: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1940?
- What was the most popular movie in 1940?
- What was the best selling book in 1940?
- How old is someone born in 1940?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1940?
What was 1940 known for ?
- The world war had started a year earlier. The ministry of information of the United Kingdom began printing a series of propaganda posters called Careless Talk Costs Lives.
- The ‘What a Farm Wife Painted’ exhibition by Grandma Moses opened the Otto Kallir’s Gallery in New York. As the war raged on, German forces took Paris on June 14. The Germans imposed a curfew on Parisians for 8 p.m. that same evening. By the time the German tanks entered the French capital, a large population had fled the city. The United States of America froze the assets of Axis powers members, Germany and Italy. The Germans arrested, interrogated and sent spies into the city. All through the invasion of Paris, the Germans flew a large swastika.
- Life went on despite the terror of the World War II. On September 12, two boys discovered the Lascaux cave paintings near the French town of Montignac by four teenagers. The over 600 drawings and paintings are close to 17,000 years old that mostly depict animals are the earliest art forms from the Upper Paleolithic period. The paintings are in a cavern 16 feet high and 66 feet wide. The caverns also include around 1500 engravings.
- On November 27, one of the greatest actors and martial arts experts, Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco, California. A year later, the Lee family returned to their home in Hong Kong. Bruce Lee grew up as a child actor and starred in 20 films. Bruce Lee studied dancing and the Wing Chun style of Kung Fu. Bruce Lee later returned to America, started a martial arts school in Seattle, and even taught martial arts to the legendary actor, Steve McQueen.
- As at 1940, the world was at its roughest times as the Second World War raged on. This year also saw the increase of female workers from 27% to 37% and one in every four married women was working.
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Key World Leaders of 1940
Who was the U.S. President in 1940?
In 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1933 to April 12, 1945. During his presidency, he led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II as Commander-in-Chief.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1940?
In 1940, Neville Chamberlain (Conservative) was the UK Prime Minister until May 10, 1940; on May 10, 1940 Winston Churchill (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1940?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1940 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1940: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Winston Churchill
In 1940, Winston Churchill was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Churchill was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the Battle of Britain.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1940?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1940, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me) by Ink Spots
What was the most popular movie in 1940?
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Great Dictator by Charles Chaplin
What was the best selling book in 1940?
How old is someone born in 1940?
Someone born in 1940 is 85 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1940?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1940 was the Year of the Dragon.
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