What happened this day in history January 7, 1940

What are the important events that happened on January 7, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 7, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 7, 1940 is the 7th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 359 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 25, 1939 – 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 ‘heptagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $287.79. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rabbit is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 7, 1940 Historical Events

  • 1940
    Winter War: The Finnish 9th Division stops and completely destroys the overwhelming Soviet forces on the Raate-Suomussalmi road.

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