Thursday May 09, 1940: on this day

May 09, 1940 was the 130th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 09, 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 09, 1940, who was born and died on May 09, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Waterloo Bridge, directed by Mervyn LeRoy), 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 9th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1940?


May 09, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 130th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1940 can also be written as 5/9/1940 in the US and as 9/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1940:

  • World war ii: the german submarine u-9 sinks the french coastal submarine doris near den helder.

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May 09, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 09, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 09, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:24 am and setting at 10:07 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 09, 1940?


Famous people born on May 09, 1940:

  • James L Brooks

    Producer/director (broadcast news.

  • Dick Morrissey

    Saxophonist.

  • Gerti Bierenbroodspot

    Dutch poet, artist, and archaeologist.

  • Kazbek Tuayev
  • Miguel Angel Virasoro
  • Gianfranco Couyoumdjian
  • Franco Bassanini
  • Robert Blust
  • Giulio Pane
  • Giovanni Donigaglia

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

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May 09, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 20 days old,

or 4377 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30640 days old,

if you were born on May 09, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1940?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 09, 1940.

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May 09, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1940:

  • Giuseppe Momo

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

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May 09, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1940:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1940:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina

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May 09, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Lucile Watson, Virginia Field

Country: United States of America

Torrid Zone

Torrid Zone

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Pat O'Brien, Andy Devine

Flight Angels

Flight Angels

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: Virginia Bruce, Dennis Morgan, Wayne Morris, Ralph Bellamy

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

May 09, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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 09, 1940?

On May 09, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1940?

On May 09, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1940?

On May 09, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

Find out more about May 9th

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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 9, 1940