Friday May 16, 1941: on this day

About May 16th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: Germans made their last major air attack on Britain
  • Day of the week: May 16th, 1941 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Megan Fox, Pierce Brosnan
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Sunny directed by Herbert Wilcox

More about May 16th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 1941.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1941?


May 16, 1941 was a Friday and it was the 136th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1941 can also be written as 5/16/1941 in the US and as 16/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1941:

  • Germans made their last major air attack on britain
  • Italian army under aosta surrenders to britain at amba alagi, ethiopia.
  • Last great german air attack on great britain (birmingham).

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May 16, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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May 16, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1941 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1941 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, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:31 am and setting at 12:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1941.

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Who was born on May 16, 1941?


Famous people born on May 16, 1941:

  • Maurice Henry Weddington

    Maurice henry weddington is a composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music.

  • Denis Hart

    Australian archbishop.

  • John McWilliams

    British member of parliament.

  • Eileen (singer)
  • Joseph Parrenin
  • Peter Nicholas
  • Denis James Hart
  • Aldo Canti
  • José Song Sui-Wan
  • Gianni Magni
  • Carlos Perciavalle

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

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

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Melanie Lynskey
    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
    Tori Spelling

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

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    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

    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

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

  • David Boreanaz
    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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May 16, 1941: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 82 years 11 months old,

or 995 months and 19 days old,

or 4329 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30305 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1941.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1941?

There are 12 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, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 16, 1941.

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May 16, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1941:

  • Jacopo Gasparini
  • Giovan Battista Volpini
  • Emilio Caizzo

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

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

  • Andy Kaufman
    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
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

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

  • Marisa Mell
    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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May 16, 1941: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1941:

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

Observances on May 16, 1941:

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

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1941:

  • 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.

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May 16, 1941: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1941 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sunny

Sunny

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox

Starring: Anna Neagle, Ray Bolger, John Carroll, Edward Everett Horton

Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Rita Hayworth, Alla Nazimova

Country: United States of America

Love Crazy

Love Crazy

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Gail Patrick, Jack Carson

Pirates on Horseback

Pirates on Horseback

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Andy Clyde, Eleanor Stewart

Redhead

Redhead

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: June Lang, Johnny Downs, Eric Blore, Weldon Heyburn

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1941?

On May 16, 1941 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1941?

On May 16, 1941 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1941?

On May 16, 1941 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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What happened in 1941?

1941 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Hitler signs Directive 27
  • Yugoslavian coup gets rid of pro-German Prince Paul
  • 1st navy vessel constructed as mine layer Terror launched

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What was the calendar for May 1941?

May 1941 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 1941 calendar looked like.

Friday May 16, 1941