What are the important events that happened on February 16, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 16, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 16, 1940 is the 47th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 319 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 3, 1940 – a Friday. 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 ‘tetracontaheptagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $7,231.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone 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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February 16, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –World War II: Altmark Incident: The German tanker Altmark is boarded by sailors from the British destroyer HMS Cossack. 299 British prisoners are freed.
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