What are the important events that happened on August 15, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 15, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 15, 1940 is the 228th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 138 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 2, 1940 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectaicosaoctagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $1,473.35. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond 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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August 15, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –An Italian submarine torpedoes and sinks the Greek cruiser Elli at Tinos harbour during peacetime, marking the most serious Italian provocation prior to the outbreak of the Greco-Italian War in October.
Who were born on August 15, 1940?
- 1940 –Gudrun Ensslin, German terrorist (d. 1977)
- 1940 –Rita Shane, American soprano
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