Saturday May 25, 1940: on this day

May 25, 1940 was the 146th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 25, 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 25, 1940, who was born and died on May 25, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 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 25th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 25, 1940?


May 25, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 146th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1940 can also be written as 5/25/1940 in the US and as 25/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 25, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1940:

  • German troops conquer boulogne
  • Golden gate international expo reopens.
  • World war ii: the battle of dunkirk begins.
  • World war ii: the german 2nd panzer division captures the port of boulogne-sur-mer; the surrender of the last french and british troops marks the end of the battle of boulogne.

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May 25, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 25, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 25, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 11:06 pm and setting at 10:27 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 25, 1940?


Famous people born on May 25, 1940:

  • Nobuyoshi Araki

    Japanese photographer.

  • Deanna Dunagan

    Actress.

  • Marianne Ahrne
  • Paul Hait
  • Michael Spivak
  • Tony Southgate
  • Gian Giacomo Migone
  • Peppino Gagliardi

Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:

  • Mike Myers
    Mike Myers

    Mike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...

  • Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen

    British actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Dave Lee Travis
    Dave Lee Travis

    Dave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.

  • Barbara Schulz
    Barbara Schulz

    She was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.

  • Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca

    American model actress and producer.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Dixie Carter
    Dixie Carter

    American actress who was primarily a tv star.

  • Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

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May 25, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 4 days old,

or 4374 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30624 days old,

if you were born on May 25, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1940?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 25, 1940.

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May 25, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1940:

  • Joe De Grasse

    American film director (born in 1873).

  • Walter Roper Lawrence
  • Corisco

What famous deaths happened on May 25th?

Famous deaths on May 25th:

  • Dany Robin
    Dany Robin

    French actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.

  • Nicholas Clay
    Nicholas Clay

    British actor (born 1946).

  • Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...

  • Charles Nelson Reilly
    Charles Nelson Reilly

    American actor and tv host (born in 1931).

  • Armarion Smith

    Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Yasna Petrova

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Sundiata

    Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.

  • Beatryce Beebe

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.

  • Gid Tanner

    Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.

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May 25, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 25, 1940:

  • Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
  • Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
  • Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
  • Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
  • The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
  • The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
  • Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
  • Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
  • Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
  • Africa Day commemorating the 1963 fouding of he AU's precursor, OAU

Observances on May 25, 1940:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May

Saints celebrated on May 25, 1940:

  • Saint Reinolf
  • Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
  • Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
  • Saint Frederic
  • Saint Augustine of Canterbury
  • Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
  • Saint Hildebert
  • Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)

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May 25, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 25, 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 25, 1940?

On May 25, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1940?

On May 25, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 25, 1940?

On May 25, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 25th?

May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
  • 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
  • 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.

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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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