Thursday May 02, 1940: on this day

May 02, 1940 was the 123rd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 02, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1940, who was born and died on May 02, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. I Was an Adventuress, directed by Gregory Ratoff), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1940?


May 02, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1940 can also be written as 5/2/1940 in the US and as 2/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:25 am and setting at 04:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1940.

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Who was born on May 02, 1940?


Famous people born on May 02, 1940:

  • Paul Lederman

    French entertainment producer, who launched and managed the careers of claude franassois and michel polnareff.

  • Jules Albert Wijdenbosch

    Surinamese politician.

  • Roger Robinson in Seattle

    Washington, usa.

  • Sari van

    Heemskerck pillis duvekot; dutch member to parliament (vvd).

  • Jo Pflug

    American television and motion picture actress who died in 1997.

  • Agostino Marianetti
  • Rosario Spanò
  • Hariton Pushwagner
  • Manuel Esquivel
  • Roger Robinson
  • Bobby Brown
  • Angelo Carrano
  • Robert Kaplan
  • Chóforo (Raúl Padilla)

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

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May 02, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 14 days old,

or 4380 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30665 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 1940.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1940?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 02, 1940.

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May 02, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1940:

  • Ernest Joyce

    English explorer (b. 1875).

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

  • Leonardo da Vinci

    One of the most diversely talented individuals in history, known for his iconic paintings, groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and...

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May 02, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1940:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1940:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1940:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris

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May 02, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

I Was an Adventuress

I Was an Adventuress

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Vera Zorina, Richard Greene, Erich von Stroheim, Peter Lorre

Beyond Tomorrow

Beyond Tomorrow

Release year: 1940

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith, Charles Winninger, Alex Melesh

Mad Youth

Mad Youth

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Melville Shyer

Starring: Mary Ainslee, Betty Compson, Willy Castello, Betty Atkinson

My Favorite Wife

My Favorite Wife

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Garson Kanin

Starring: Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Randolph Scott, Gail Patrick

Country: United States of America

Saps at Sea

Saps at Sea

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Ben Turpin

May 02, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

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Who was the US President on May 02, 1940?

On May 02, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1940?

On May 02, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1940?

On May 02, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for May 1940?

May 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1940 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 2, 1940