What happened this day in history September 12, 1940

What are the important events that happened on September 12, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 12, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 12, 1940 is the 256th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 110 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 30, 1940 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectapentacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $7,176.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate 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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September 12, 1940 Historical Events

  • 1940
    An explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant in Kenvil, New Jersey kills 51 people and injures over 200.
  • 1940
    Cave paintings are discovered in Lascaux, France.

Who were born on September 12, 1940?

  • 1940
    Linda Gray, American actress
  • 1940
    Mickey Lolich, American baseball player
  • 1940
    Patrick Mower, English actor
  • 1940
    Stephen J. Solarz, American politician (d. 2010)

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