Wednesday May 20, 1942: on this day

May 20, 1942 was the 140th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 20, 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 20, 1942, who was born and died on May 20, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Mrs. Miniver, directed by William Wyler), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1942?


May 20, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1942 can also be written as 5/20/1942 in the US and as 20/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1942:

  • Us navy first permits black recruits to serve.
  • The first african-american seamen are taken into the united states navy.

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May 20, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 20, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 12:25 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 20, 1942?


Famous people born on May 20, 1942:

  • Raymond Chrétien

    Canadian lawyer and diplomat, canadian ambassador to the united states.

  • Lynn Davies

    Welsh long jumper and sprinter.

  • Frew McMillan

    South african tennis player.

  • Carlos Hathcock

    American sergeant and sniper (d. 1999).

  • Paula [Jill Jackson]

    Texas, united states -- singer (hey paula).

  • Jill Jackson

    American singer (paul & paula).

  • Jill "Paula" Jackson in McCamey

    Texas, usa.

  • Simon Keswick

    British financier / merchant (hong kong).

  • Hubert Haenel
  • David Proval
  • Leroy Kelly
  • Spasoje Samardžić
  • Shirley Stobs
  • Nancy Fleming
  • Gian Piero Brunetta

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 8 days old,

or 4271 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29898 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1942?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 20, 1942.

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May 20, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1942:

  • Hector Guimard

    French art-nouveau architect, who is best known for designing the paris metro stations from 1899 to 1904.

  • Nini Roll Anker
  • John Goodall
  • Leonida Mastrodicasa

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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May 20, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1942:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1942:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1942:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres

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May 20, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mrs. Miniver

Mrs. Miniver

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, May Whitty

Country: United States of America

Tarzan's New York Adventure

Tarzan's New York Adventure

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Sheffield, Virginia Grey

Country: United States of America

In Old California

In Old California

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William C. McGann

Starring: John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker, Helen Parrish

The Night Has Eyes

The Night Has Eyes

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Leslie Arliss

Starring: James Mason, Wilfrid Lawson, Mary Clare, Joyce Howard

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1942?

On May 20, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1942?

On May 20, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1942?

On May 20, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

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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.

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