Thursday May 21, 1942: on this day

May 21, 1942 was the 141st day of the year 1942, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 1942, who was born and died on May 21, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 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 21st, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1942?


May 21, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1942 can also be written as 5/21/1942 in the US and as 21/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1942:

  • Wwii: mexico declares war against nazi germany after the sinking of the mexican tanker ''faja de oro'' by the german u-boat, u-160, off key west.

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May 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 01:03 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 21, 1942?


Famous people born on May 21, 1942:

  • John Konrads

    Australian swimmer (d. 2021).

  • Danny Ongais

    American race car driver (d. 2022).

  • David Hunt

    Baron hunt of wirral, english politician, secretary of state for wales.

  • Lynn Davies

    Athlete.

  • Robert C Springer in Saint Louis

    Missouri, usa, colonel us marine corp/astronaut, sts-29, sts-38).

  • Margaret Spevik

    British homicide victim.

  • Robert Springer
  • Ivo Viktor
  • Giovanni Giuga
  • Piero Patrussi
  • Humberto Serrano

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 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 21, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1942?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 21, 1942.

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May 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1942:

  • George Antonius

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Wilmina Fleming

    Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Tommaso Campanella

    Italian philosopher and poet known for his utopian work 'The City of the Sun'.

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May 21, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1942:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1942:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1942:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik

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May 21, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 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 21, 1942?

On May 21, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1942?

On May 21, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1942?

On May 21, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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.

Discover how May 1942 calendar looked like.

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