What are the important events that happened on December 22, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
December 22, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
December 22, 1940 is the 357th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 9 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 9, 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 ‘trihectapentacontaheptagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,449.05. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx 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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December 22, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –World War II: Himarë is captured by the Greek army.
Who were born on December 22, 1940?
- 1940 –Luis Francisco Cuéllar, Colombian politician (d. 2009)
Who died on December 22, 1940?
- 1940 –Nathanael West, American writer (b. 1903)
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