What happened this day in history October 25, 1940

What are the important events that happened on October 25, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 25, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 25, 1940 is the 299th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 67 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 12, 1940 – a Friday. 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 ‘dihectaenneacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $283.07. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 25, 1940 Historical Events

  • 1940
    Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. is named the first African American general in the United States Army.

Who were born on October 25, 1940?

  • 1940
    Bobby Knight, American basketball coach

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