What are the important events that happened on February 11, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 11, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 11, 1940 is the 42^nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 324 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 29, 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 ‘tetracontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $28,202.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone 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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Who died on February 11, 1940?

• 1940 –
  John Buchan, Governor-General of Canada (b. 1875)

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