What happened this day in history September 15, 1940

What are the important events that happened on September 15, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 15, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 15, 1940 is the 259th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 107 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 2, 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 ‘dihectapentacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $6,988.75. (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 15, 1940 Historical Events

  • 1940
    World War II: The climax of the Battle of Britain, when the Royal Air Force shoots down large numbers of Luftwaffe aircraft.

Who were born on September 15, 1940?

  • 1940
    Merlin Olsen, American football player and actor (d. 2010)
  • 1940
    Norman Spinrad, American science fiction author

Who died on September 15, 1940?

  • 1940
    William B. Bankhead, American politician, Speaker of the House of Representatives (b. 1874)

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