What happened this day in history November 24, 1940

What are the important events that happened on November 24, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

November 24, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

November 24, 1940 is the 329th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 37 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 11, 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 ‘trihectaicosaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $28,649.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Sagittarius 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 24, 1940 Historical Events

  • 1940
    World War II: Slovakia becomes a signatory to the Tripartite Pact, officially joining the Axis Powers.

Who were born on November 24, 1940?

  • 1940
    Don Metz, American architect
  • 1940
    Eric Wilson, Canadian children’s author.
  • 1940
    Paul Tagliabue, retired commissioner of the National Football League

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