What happened this day in history February 21, 1940

What are the important events that happened on February 21, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 21, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 21, 1940 is the 52nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 314 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 8, 1940 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘pentacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $296.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces 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 were born on February 21, 1940?

  • 1940
    John Lewis, American politician and civil rights activist
  • 1940
    Peter Gethin, British racing driver
  • 1940
    Wong Jim, Hong Kong composer (d. 2004)

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