What are the important events that happened on December 9, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
December 9, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
December 9, 1940 is the 344th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 22 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 26, 1940 – a Monday. 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 ‘trihectatetracontatetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $282.63. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Sagittarius 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 9, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –World War II: Operation Compass – British and Indian troops under the command of Major-General Richard O'Connor attack Italian forces near Sidi Barrani in Egypt.
Who were born on December 9, 1940?
- 1940 –Clancy Eccles, Jamaican Reggae Musician (d. 2005)
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