Thursday May 23, 1940: on this day

May 23, 1940 was the 144th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1940, who was born and died on May 23, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lightning Strikes West, directed by Harry L. Fraser), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1940?


May 23, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1940 can also be written as 5/23/1940 in the US and as 23/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1940:

  • 1st great dogfight between spitfires

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May 23, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 08:29 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.

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Who was born on May 23, 1940?


Famous people born on May 23, 1940:

  • Rennie Davis

    American politician in the 1960s.

  • Gérard Larrousse

    Gérard larrousse is a french race car driver known for his success in endurance racing, including winning the 24 hours of le mans in 1973...

  • Cora Sadosky

    Argentinian mathematician and academic (d. 2010).

  • Bjorn Johansen

    Norwegian saxophonist (d. 2002).

  • Levan Moseshvili

    Georgian basketball coach and player.

  • Giles Gordon

    He was a scottish writer and literary agent who spent most of his life in london.

  • Patrick Hoguet
  • Francesco Degrada
  • Lone Dybkjær
  • Michele Zanetti
  • Dominick Salvatore

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

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May 23, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 24 days old,

or 4377 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30644 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1940?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 23, 1940.

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May 23, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1940:

  • Paul Nizan

    French journalist/writer (ce soir/aden arabia), died at 35.

  • Andrej N Rimsky-Korssakov

    Russian musicologist/son to nikolai, is dead.

  • Giuseppe Tusini
  • René Eucher
  • Piero Toscani
  • Gaston Billotte

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1940:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1940:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1940:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana

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May 23, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lightning Strikes West

Lightning Strikes West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harry L. Fraser

Starring: Ken Maynard, Claire Rochelle, Bob Terry, Michael Vallon

Bad Man from Red Butte

Bad Man from Red Butte

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Johnny Mack Brown, Bob Baker, Fuzzy Knight, Anne Gwynne

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

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1940?

On May 23, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1940?

On May 23, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1940?

On May 23, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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.

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