Monday August 5, 1940
A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.

August 5, 1940: Day of the Week

August 5, 1940 was the 218th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 148 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Monday.

If you are trying to learn Japanese then this day of the week in Japanese is Getsuyōbi.

A person born on this day will be 83 years old today. If that same person saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $14,545.00 today.

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Here’s the August 1940 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1940 calendar.

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Zodiac & Birthstone

Leo is the zodiac 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).

August 5, 1940 Historical Event(s)

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World War II: the Soviet Union formally annexes Latvia.

Who was born on August 5, 1940?

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Roman Gabriel, American football player

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