Thursday May 16, 1940: on this day

May 16, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1940 can also be written as 5/16/1940 in the US and as 16/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1940 in May 1940 calendar

Here's what happened on May 16, 1940:

• Premier winston churchill returns to london from paris
• President of the united states franklin d. roosevelt, addressing a joint session of the u.s. congress, asks for an extraordinary credit of approximately $900 million to finance construction of at least 50,000 airplanes per year.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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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 16, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 02:37 pm and setting at 03:03 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1940

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Famous people born on May 16, 1940:

• Ole Ernst

  Danish actor (d.2013).

• Gareth Roberts

  Chancellor (sheffield university).

• Pietro Mezzaroma
• Ernesto Colli
• Johnny Rodríguez
• Gert Dumbar
• Conrado Asencio

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

• Megan Fox

  American actress and model.

• Pierce Brosnan

  He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

• Janet Jackson

  American actress and recording artist.

• Melanie Lynskey

  Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.

• Tori Spelling

  American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

• Henry Fonda

  American actor.

• Joseph Morgan

  Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

• Thomas Brodie-Sangster

  Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

• Danny Trejo

  Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

• David Boreanaz

  David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

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or 4379 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30655 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1940?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 16, 1940.

Famous people died on May 16, 1940:

• Otto Dimroth

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

• Jim Henson

  American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

• Andy Kaufman

  American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

• Ronnie James Dio

  American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

• Alain Cuny

  French actor.

• Irwin Shaw

  American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

• Marisa Mell

  Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

• Verley Tinsley

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

• Camala Markandaya

  Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

• Romaldo Giurgola

  Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

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Holidays on May 16, 1940:

• Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
• Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1940:

• International Day of Living Together in Peace
• International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1940:

• Saint HonorT of Amiens
• Saint Andrew Bobola
• Saint Ubaldus
• Saint Simon Stock
• Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
• Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.