Thursday December 12, 1940: on this day

December 12, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 347th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1940 can also be written as 12/12/1940 in the US and as 12/12/1940 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1940 in December 1940 calendar

Here's what happened on December 12, 1940:

• British troops conquer sidi el-barrani.
• World war ii: approximately 70 people are killed in the marples hotel, fitzalan square, sheffield as a result of a german air raid.
• Wwii british destroyers sink an italian submarine off bardia.
• Royal navy fairey swordfish based on malta bomb tripoli.
• Plutonium is first synthesized in the laboratory by a team led by glenn t. seaborg and edwin mcmillan at the university of california, berkeley.

December 12, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 12, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:20 pm and setting at 05:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 1940

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Famous people born on December 12, 1940:

• Dionne Warwick

  American singer and recording artist.

• Sharad Pawar

  Indian politician and businessman known for his contributions to agriculture and cooperative sectors.

• Chanson Mercier

  Chanson Mercier was a renowned French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

• André Bercoff

  Franco-lebanese writer and journalist, who wrote under the pseudonyms philippe de commines and philippe mura.

• Gamaliel González

  Mexican novelist and essayist exploring themes of identity and culture.

• Bettina Hambly

  Renowned for her fantasy novels and historical fiction.

• Dionne Warwick in East Orange

  New jersey, usa, singer (solid gold and "way to san jose").

• Frances Willard

  American magician.

• Arnaldo Jabor

  Brazilian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer of films.

• Shirley Englehorn

  Lpga golfer.

• Clive Clark
• Friedemann Bedürftig
• Tom Brown
• Leif Claesson
• Ulla Wiesner

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

• Frank Sinatra

  American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

• Jennifer Connelly

  Movie actress.

• Mädchen Amick

  American actress and director.

• Connie Francis

  Country singer.

• Bill Nighy

  British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

• Regina Hall

  Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

• Bob Barker

  Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

• Tom Wilkinson

  English actor (b. 1948).

• Robert Lepage

  French canadian playwright.

• Fatma Girik

  Turkish politician and actress.

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Someone born on December 12, 1940 is:

83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 1 day old,

or 4357 weeks

or 30499 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1940?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 12, 1940.

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Famous people died on December 12, 1940:

• Antonio Ferrigno
• XI marchese di Lothian Philip Kerr

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

• Vicente Fernández

  Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

• Douglas Fairbanks

  American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

• Tallulah Bankhead

  American actress who appeared on film and stage.

• Danny Aiello

  Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

• Anne Baxter

  Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

• Peter Boyle

  American actor (d. 2006).

• Audrey Totter

  Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

• Van Johnson

  American actor.

• Annette Stroyberg

  Danish actress (b. 1936).

• Ann Reinking

  American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

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Holidays on December 12, 1940:

• R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
• Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1940:

• International Universal Health Coverage Day
• International Day of Neutrality