What happened on Monday October 14, 1940?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1940:

• Balham Underground Station Disaster On October 14, 1940, during World War II, a bomb fell on the road above Balham Underground Station in London, creating a large crater. The explosion caused the northbound platform tunnel to collapse, filling it with earth and water from fractured water mains and sewers. Approximately 66 people were killed, and more than 70 were injured. The station and the tracks between Clapham South and Tooting Bec were closed until January 1941. source: theundergroundmap.com
• United States Nationality Act of 1940 The Nationality Act of 1940, enacted on October 14, 1940, revised and codified the nationality laws of the United States into a comprehensive code. It defined eligibility for citizenship through birth or naturalization and clarified the status of individuals born or residing in the U.S., its territories, or abroad. The act was superseded by the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. source: fam.state.gov
• Birth of Cliff Richard Harry Webb, known professionally as Cliff Richard, was born in England. He would later become a prominent rock and pop singer, famous for hits like 'Suddenly'.

Events in 1940

October 14, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1940

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1940

Your poster from October 14, 1940

October 14, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 288th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1940 can also be written as 10/14/1940 in the US and as 14/10/1940 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1940 in October 1940 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1940:

• Cliff Richard

  Cliff Richard is a British singer, musician, performer, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most successful artists in UK music history. With a career spanning over six decades, he is best known for his pioneering role in rock and roll and pop music, as well as his association with The Shadows. [bio]

• Peter Stringfellow

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on October 14th

Famous people died on October 14, 1940:

• Helen Simpson
• Charles Hesterman Merz
• Heinrich Kayser
• Diana Karenne
• Romanework Haile Selassie
• Gino Arias

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on October 14th

October 14, 1940: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1940 was Ferry Boat Serenade by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Ferry Boat Serenade

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 14, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 1940 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 05:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1940

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Someone born on October 14, 1940 is:

85 years 7 months old,

or 1027 months and 10 days old,

or 4466 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31268 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1940?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 14, 1940.

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