Wednesday May 27, 1942: on this day

May 27, 1942 was the 147th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 27, 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 27, 1942, who was born and died on May 27, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. They All Kissed the Bride, directed by Alexander Hall), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 27, 1942?


May 27, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 147th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1942 can also be written as 5/27/1942 in the US and as 27/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 1942:

  • Hitler orders 10,000 czechs murdered
  • Top german nazi reinhard heydrich is shot and mortally wounded in prague
  • Italian army begin siege of french western fort bir hachim.
  • Dorie miller, awarded navy cross medal for deeds at pearl harbor.
  • World war ii: in operation anthropoid, reinhard heydrich is assassinated in prague.
  • World war ii: in operation anthropoid, reinhard heydrich is fatally wounded in prague; he dies of his injuries eight days later.

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May 27, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 27, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 27, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 27, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:15 pm and setting at 04:32 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 27, 1942?


Famous people born on May 27, 1942:

  • Roberto Bestonso

    Ballet dancer from france, in the petit, 1965-1967, opera, 1966, and london festival, 1967 companies.

  • Sue Simmons

    Sue Simmons is a retired news anchor who worked for NBC in New York City.

  • Robin Widdows

    English race car driver.

  • Piers Courage

    English race car driver (d. 1970).

  • Roger Freeman

    Baron freeman, english accountant and politician, chancellor of the duchy of lancaster.

  • Lee Baca

    American law enforcement officials.

  • Kent Bede Bernard

    Trinidad -- 4x400 runner (1964 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Priscilla Anne McLean

    Composer.

  • Jean-Paul Sauthier
  • Maria Burani Procaccini
  • Massimo Scalia
  • Paolo Graldi

Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:

  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger

    German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee

    American actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.

  • Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer

    Chris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.

  • Alain Souchon
    Alain Souchon

    French pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.

  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes

    British actor.

  • Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany

    Paul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...

  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price

    American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.

  • Lily-Rose Depp
    Lily-Rose Depp

    French-american actress and model.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 27th

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May 27, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 30 days old,

or 4274 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29920 days old,

if you were born on May 27, 1942.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1942?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 27, 1942.

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May 27, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 27, 1942:

  • Muhammed Hamdi Yazır

    Turkish theologian, logician, and translator (b. 1878).

  • Giovanni Secchiaroli
  • Aldo Maria Scalise
  • Chen Duxiu

What famous deaths happened on May 27th?

Famous deaths on May 27th:

  • Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway

    American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".

  • Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter

    Actor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee

    English actor (b. 1926).

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt

    Actress (jo all in the family), died at 80.

  • Maurice Richards

    Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Calvyn MacLeod

    Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.

  • Jozeph Roth

    Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.

  • Amun Nehru

    Indian independence activist and political leader.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 27th

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May 27, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 1942:

  • Eutropius
  • Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
  • Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
  • Hildebert
  • Pope John I
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
  • Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
  • Children's Day in Nigeria

Saints celebrated on May 27, 1942:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran

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May 27, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

They All Kissed the Bride

They All Kissed the Bride

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Alexander Hall

Starring: Joan Crawford, Melvyn Douglas, Roland Young, Billie Burke

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

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Who was the US President on May 27, 1942?

On May 27, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1942?

On May 27, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 1942?

On May 27, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 27th?

May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
  • 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern 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.

Wednesday May 27, 1942