What happened this day in history April 14, 1940

What are the important events that happened on April 14, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 14, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 14, 1940 is the 105th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 261 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 1, 1940 – a Sunday. 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 ‘hectapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $285.02. (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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April 14, 1940 Historical Events

  • 1940
    World War II: Royal Marines land in Namsos, Norway in preparation for a larger force to arrive two days later.

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