Friday May 22, 1942: on this day

May 22, 1942 was the 142nd day of the year 1942, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1942, who was born and died on May 22, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1942?


May 22, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1942 can also be written as 5/22/1942 in the US and as 22/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1942:

  • Mexico declares war on nazi-germany and japan
  • World war ii: ted williams of the boston red sox enlists in the united states marine corps as a flight instructor.
  • The steel workers organizing committee disbands, and a new trade union, the united steelworkers, is formed.
  • Mexico enters the second world war on the side of the allies.

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May 22, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 22, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 01:38 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 22, 1942?


Famous people born on May 22, 1942:

  • Barbara Parkins
    Barbara Parkins

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actress (betty-peyton place, asylum).

  • Ted Kaczynski

    American terrorist, also known as the unabomber.

  • Magnus Linklater

    Scottish journalist and former editor of The Scotsman.

  • Roger Brown

    American basketball player (d. 1997).

  • Richard Oakes

    Native american civil rights activist (d. 1972).

  • Pallo Jordan

    Heads of the south african african national congress (radio freedom).

  • Calvin Simon

    American rock singer (funkadelic – "one nation under a groove").

  • Ted Kaczynski American terrorist

    Known as the unabomber.

  • Georges Lepré

    French sommelier who was head sommier and maa(r]tre d'ha’tel of grand va(c),four (1966-1983), director of crown room (pasadena usa (1983),...

  • Malika A Sabirova

    Russian dancer.

  • David Hunt

    Politician.

  • Francis Lorentz
  • Richard Oakes (activist)
  • Miro Silvera
  • Peter Bongartz
  • Gianni Martucci

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 7 days old,

or 4271 weeks

or 29897 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1942?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 22, 1942.

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May 22, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1942:

  • Domenico Farinati
  • Stjepan Filipović

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

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May 22, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1942:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1942:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1942:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria

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May 22, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 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 22, 1942?

On May 22, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1942?

On May 22, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1942?

On May 22, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

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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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