Born in January 1940 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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January 1940 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in January 1940

• January 4, 1940: Hermann Göring, Luftwaffe Chief and Generalfeldmarschall, takes control of most war industries in Germany as Plenipotentiary for the Four Year Plan, increasing industrial output for the war effort.
• January 6, 1940: General Semyon Timoshenko assumes command of all Soviet forces, consolidating military leadership and improving coordination during the ongoing Winter War against Finland.
• January 7, 1940: Outnumbered Finnish troops achieve a decisive victory against Soviet forces, demonstrating their resilience and effective defensive strategies in the Winter War.
• January 8, 1940: Finnish forces inflict a significant blow to the Soviet military by destroying the Soviet 44th Rifle Division, further weakening the Soviet position in the Winter War.
• January 9, 1940: British submarine HMS Starfish is sunk in the Heligoland Bight, highlighting the dangers faced by naval vessels during World War II and the ongoing Battle of the Atlantic.
• January 10, 1940: A German plane carrying secret plans for the invasion of Western Europe makes a forced landing in Belgium, prompting the mobilization of defense forces in the Low Countries and raising concerns about Germany's intentions.
• January 19, 1940: The Three Stooges' You Nazty Spy!, a Hollywood anti-Nazi comedy film, is released, reflecting the growing public sentiment against Nazi Germany and providing comedic relief during a time of global conflict.
• January 27, 1940: A peace resolution introduced in the Parliament of South Africa is defeated by a vote of 81–59, indicating the country's continued support for the war effort and its alignment with the Allies.
• January 29, 1940: Three gasoline-powered trains carrying factory workers collide and explode near Ajikawaguchi Station in Osaka, Japan, resulting in the deaths of at least 181 people and injuries to at least 92, highlighting the need for improved safety measures in public transportation.