About August 15, 1940
August 15, 1940 is the 228th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 138 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
You can browse the full year 1940 calendar in case you need it.
A person born on this day will be 83 years old today. (Assuming this person is still alive and kicking)
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Leo is the sun sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond 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 a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
What Happened On August 15, 1940
- 1940 –An Italian submarine torpedoes and sinks the Greek cruiser Elli at Tinos harbour during peacetime, marking the most serious Italian provocation prior to the outbreak of the Greco-Italian War in October.
Who Were Born On August 15, 1940?
- 1940 –Gudrun Ensslin, German terrorist (d. 1977)
- 1940 –Rita Shane, American soprano
Uh-oh! This is embarrassing. My apologies, it seems like I know very little about this day. Gotta research some more.
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