What are the important events that happened on November 16, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
November 16, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
November 16, 1940 is the 321st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 45 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 3, 1940 – a Saturday. 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 ‘trihectaicosahenagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $293.87. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Topaz is the modern birthstone for this month. Pearl 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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November 16, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –Holocaust: in occupied Poland, the Nazis close off the Warsaw Ghetto from the outside world.
- 1940 –World War II: in response to the leveling of Coventry, England by Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe two days before, the Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg.
Who were born on November 16, 1940?
- 1940 –Donna McKechnie, American actress and dancer
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