Did you know that March 16, 1940 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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Countdown to Your 86th Birthday
-- days-- hours-- minutes-- secondsThis year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 85th birthday on Sunday. How was your 85th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
Did you know that people born on March 16
We have calculated and figured out your birthday for the next 10 years. Prepare yourself to welcome your upcoming birthdays with your family and close friends. You will get many gifts from people who love and care about you. There are 277 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 86 years old. There have been 31134 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 10378 days, which is equivalent to 28.43 years. You spent 33.45% of your life sleeping!
Year | Day | Your Age |
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2026 | Monday | 86 Years Old |
2027 | Tuesday | 87 Years Old |
2028 | Thursday | 88 Years Old |
2029 | Friday | 89 Years Old |
2030 | Saturday | 90 Years Old |
2031 | Sunday | 91 Years Old |
2032 | Tuesday | 92 Years Old |
2033 | Wednesday | 93 Years Old |
2034 | Thursday | 94 Years Old |
2035 | Friday | 95 Years Old |
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on March 16
If you were born on March 16, 1940, your birthstone is aquamarine. This sea-colored stone has been believed to protect sailors and ensure safe voyages since ancient times. During the Middle Ages, many thought wearing aquamarine would keep them safe from poisoning. Roman tradition stated you could carve a frog into the gemstone to reconcile differences between enemies.
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on March 16
Year | Name |
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1925 | Ervin Kassai, Hungarian basketball player and referee (d. 2012) |
1925 | Luis E. Miramontes, Mexican chemist and engineer (d. 2004) |
1925 | Mary Hinkson, American dancer and choreographer (d. 2014) |
1926 | Charles Goodell, American lawyer and politician (d. 1987) |
1926 | Jerry Lewis, American actor and comedian (d. 2017) |
1927 | Daniel Patrick Moynihan, American sociologist and politician, 12th United States Ambassador to the United Nations (d. 2003) |
1927 | Olga San Juan, American actress and dancer (d. 2009) |
1927 | Vladimir Komarov, Russian pilot, engineer, and cosmonaut (d. 1967) |
1928 | Christa Ludwig, German opera singer (d. 2021) |
1928 | Wakanohana Kanji I, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 45th Yokozuna (d. 2010) |
Did you know that on March 16
Year | Name |
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1721 | James Craggs the Elder, English politician, Postmaster General of the United Kingdom (b. 1657) |
1736 | Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Italian composer (b. 1710) |
1737 | Benjamin Wadsworth, American minister and academic (b. 1670) |
1738 | George Bähr, German architect, designed the Dresden Frauenkirche (b. 1666) |
1747 | Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (b. 1690) |
1804 | Henrik Gabriel Porthan, Finnish professor and historian (b. 1739) |
1838 | Nathaniel Bowditch, American ocean navigator and mathematician (b. 1773) |
1841 | Félix Savart, French physicist and psychologist (b. 1791) |
1868 | David Wilmot, American politician, sponsor of Wilmot Proviso (b. 1814) |
1884 | Art Croft, American baseball player (b. 1855) |
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on March 16
Year | Event |
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1872 | The Wanderers F.C. win the first FA Cup, the oldest football competition in the world, beating Royal Engineers A.F.C. 1-0 at The Oval in Kennington, London. |
1898 | In Melbourne, the representatives of five colonies adopt a constitution, which would become the basis of the Commonwealth of Australia.[page needed] |
1916 | The 7th and 10th US cavalry regiments under John J. Pershing cross the US-Mexico border to join the hunt for Pancho Villa. |
1918 | Finnish Civil War: Battle of Länkipohja is infamous for its bloody aftermath as the Whites execute 70-100 capitulated Reds. |
1924 | In accordance with the Treaty of Rome, Fiume becomes annexed as part of Italy. |
1925 | An earthquake (measuring around 7.0 magnitude) occurs in Dali, China, killing an estimated 5,000 people. |
1926 | History of Rocketry: Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket, at Auburn, Massachusetts. |
1935 | Adolf Hitler orders Germany to rearm herself in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Conscription is reintroduced to form the Wehrmacht. |
1936 | Warmer-than-normal temperatures rapidly melt snow and ice on the upper Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, leading to a major flood in Pittsburgh. |
1939 | From Prague Castle, Hitler proclaims Bohemia and Moravia a German protectorate. |
In 1940, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, James is the most used. A total of 62,476 baby boys were named James in 1940. The rest were named Robert, John, William and Richard. While the popular baby girl name in 1940 was Mary. There were 56,208 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Barbara, Patricia, Judith and Betty. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
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