Friday May 17, 1940: on this day

May 17, 1940 was the 138th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 17, 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 17, 1940, who was born and died on May 17, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Our Town, directed by Sam Wood), 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 17th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1940?


May 17, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 138th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1940 can also be written as 5/17/1940 in the US and as 17/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1940:

  • Germany occupies brussels, belgium and begins invasion of france
  • World war ii: the old city centre of the dutch town of middelburg is bombed by the german luftwaffe, to force the surrender of the dutch armies in zeeland.
  • World war ii: germany occupies brussels, belgium.

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May 17, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 17, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:47 pm and setting at 03:39 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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Who was born on May 17, 1940?


Famous people born on May 17, 1940:

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Alan Kay

    American entrepreneur and one of the founders of object oriented programming.

  • Reynato Puno

    Filipino lawyer and jurist, 22nd chief justice of the supreme court of the philippines.

  • Ingrid Wendl
  • James Terry Steib
  • Rolf Greger Strøm
  • Nicola Magrone
  • Peter Gerety

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Leven Rambin
    Leven Rambin

    Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 2 days old,

or 4379 weeks

or 30653 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1940?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 17, 1940.

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May 17, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1940:

  • Albino Pella

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Warda Al-Jazairia

    Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

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May 17, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1940:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1940:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1940:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria

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May 17, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Our Town

Our Town

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: William Holden, Martha Scott, Fay Bainter, Beulah Bondi

Country: United States of America

Island of Doomed Men

Island of Doomed Men

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Peter Lorre, Rochelle Hudson, Robert Wilcox, Don Beddoe

You Can't Fool Your Wife

You Can't Fool Your Wife

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ray McCarey

Starring: Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Robert Coote, William Halligan

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

May 17, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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 17, 1940?

On May 17, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1940?

On May 17, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1940?

On May 17, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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.

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