Tuesday May 05, 1942: on this day

May 05, 1942 was the 125th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 05, 1942 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 05, 1942, who was born and died on May 05, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Romance on the Range, directed by Joseph Kane), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1942?


May 05, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1942 can also be written as 5/5/1942 in the US and as 5/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1942:

  • Us begins rationing sugar during wwii
  • British assault on diego suarez, madagascar.
  • Wwii ampndash operation ironclad: united kingdom forces invade the french colony of madagascar.

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May 05, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 05, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1942 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 1942 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 05, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:10 am and setting at 11:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1942.

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Who was born on May 05, 1942?


Famous people born on May 05, 1942:

  • Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo

    American actor.

  • Amy Hill
    Amy Hill

    Actress (grandma–seinfeld, pauly side).

  • Lynard Rose

    Former professional boxer known for his powerful punches.

  • Tammy Wynette

    American country singer who was named female vocalist of the year by the country music association three times.

  • Hugh Courtenay

    18th earl of devon, english politician (d. 2015).

  • Jean Corston

    Baroness corston, english lawyer and politician.

  • István Bujtor

    Hungarian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2009).

  • Tammy Wynette in Redbay

    Alabama, usa.

  • Bill Buntin
  • Barbara Randolph
  • Silvano Ambrosioni
  • Alceste Catella
  • Kjetil Hasund
  • Sergio Pipan
  • María Cristina Gómez

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser

    Vincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

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May 05, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 11 months old,

or 983 months and 21 days old,

or 4277 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29942 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1942?

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 05, 1942.

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May 05, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1942:

  • Qemal Stafa

    Albanian politician (b. 1920).

  • Aldo Turinetto
  • Hermann von der Lieth-Thomsen
  • Edoardo Salazar

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Garl Kasell

    Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Mihail Botvinnik

    Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

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May 05, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1942:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1942:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1942:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)

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May 05, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Romance on the Range

Romance on the Range

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Sally Payne, Linda Hayes

Down Texas Way

Down Texas Way

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Raymond Hatton, Luana Walters

Grand Central Murder

Grand Central Murder

Release year: 1942

Directed by: S. Sylvan Simon

Starring: Van Heflin, Patricia Dane, Cecilia Parker, Virginia Grey

Tortilla Flat

Tortilla Flat

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Victor Fleming

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, John Garfield, Frank Morgan

Syncopation

Syncopation

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Adolphe Menjou, Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, George Bancroft

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Who was the US President on May 05, 1942?

On May 05, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1942?

On May 05, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1942?

On May 05, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for May 1942?

May 1942 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 1942 calendar looked like.

Tuesday May 5, 1942