Thursday October 17, 1940: on this day

October 17, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 291st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1940 can also be written as 10/17/1940 in the US and as 17/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1940 in October 1940 calendar

Here's what happened on October 17, 1940:

• German occupiers issue identity cards
• The body of communist propagandist willi münzenberg is found in south france, starting a never-resolved mystery.

October 17, 1940: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:07 pm and setting at 08:08 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 October 17, 1940

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Famous people born on October 17, 1940:

• Jim Smith

  English footballer and manager (d. 2019).

• Stephen Kovacevich

  American pianist and conductor.

• Peter Stringfellow

  English businessman (d. 2018).

• Marion Michael
• Harry Heijnen
• Paolo Armaroli
• Daniel Eral
• Baron von Raschke
• Agostino Vallini
• Carlos Heller

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

• Smita Patil

  Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

• Felicity Jones

  Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

• Wyclef Jean

  Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

• Montgomery Clift

  Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

• Rob Marshall

  American choreographer and director producer.

• Margot Kidder

  Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

• Evel Knievel

  American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

• Mike Judge

  American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

• Jean Arthur

  American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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Someone born on October 17, 1940 is:

83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 27 days old,

or 4365 weeks

or 30555 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1940?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 17, 1940.

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Famous people died on October 17, 1940:

• Florence Scovel Shinn

  Best known for her inspirational and spiritual writings, she also worked as an illustrator.

• Clifton Johnson

  American writer and naturalist who wrote about rural life.

• Franz Joseph Dölger
• Abele Ajello
• George Davis
• Lucien Linden

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

• Danièle Delorme

  French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

• Teresa Brewer

  American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

• Levi Stubbs

  American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

• Joan Hickson

  British actress (born in 1906).

• John Stuart

  Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

• Anne Crawford

  Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

• Nathanyl Chopin

  Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

• Elijah Cummings

  Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

• Chadric Chopin

  Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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Holidays on October 17, 1940:

• United States - Black Poetry Day
• UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
• French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
• R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

October 17, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1940 was Ferry Boat Serenade by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 1940: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1940 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Ferry Boat Serenade