What are the important events that happened on August 3, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 3, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 3, 1940 is the 216th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 150 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 21, 1940 – a Saturday. 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 ‘dihectadecahexagon’ day.
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If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $2,882.90. (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 3, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –World War II: Italian forces begin the invasion of British Somaliland.
Who were born on August 3, 1940?
- 1940 –James Tyler, American musicologist and author (d. 2010)
- 1940 –Lance Alworth, American football player
- 1940 –Martin Sheen, American actor
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