What happened this day in history April 1, 1940

What are the important events that happened on April 1, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 1, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 1, 1940 is the 92nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 274 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 19, 1940 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘enneacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $2,812.10. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dragon is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on April 1, 1940?

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    Wangari Maathai, Kenyan environmentalist, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (d. 2011)

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