Friday May 31, 1940: on this day
May 31, 1940 was the 152nd day of the year 1940, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 31, 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 31, 1940, who was born and died on May 31, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Ghost Breakers, directed by George Marshall), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1940?
- May 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1940?
- May 31, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1940?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1940?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1940?
What day of the week was May 31, 1940?
May 31, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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May 31, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 04:08 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.
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Famous people born on May 31, 1940:
- Alain Duhamel
Alain Duhamel is a prominent French political journalist and commentator.
- Alfonso Guerra
Spanish politician, vice-president 1987.
- Gilbert Louis
French catholic priest, the 104th bishop of chalons-en-champagne depuis 1999.
- Hadley Arkes
Hadley Arkes is a political scientist known for his work in natural law theory.
- Augie Meyers
American musician and singer-songwriter.
- Gilbert Shelton
American underground comics illustrator.
- Anatoliy Bondarchuk
Coach and hammer thrower from ukraine.
- Elfi Mikesch
Cinematographer (erotique out of america, malina).
- Franco Pezzullo
- Frans Brands
- Harry Entwistle
- Lebbeus Woods
- Renato Donazzon
- Emilio Anselmi
- Dino Zandegù
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
- Sandrine Bonnaire
French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
- Clint Eastwood
American actor playing tough-guy roles.
- Colin Farrell
He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
- Brooke Shields
American actress and model.
- Lea Thompson
American actress and dancer.
- Tom Berenger
American actor, film producer and television writer.
- Joe Namath
American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
- Sharon Gless
American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
- Eric Christian Olsen
American actor.
- Don Ameche
American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 83 years 10 months old,
or 1006 months and 19 days old,
or 4377 weeks
or 30639 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 1940.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 31, 1940?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 31, 1940.
May 31, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1940:
- Michel Boucheron
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
- Jean Stapleton
American actress and singer (d. 2013).
- Martha Hyer
Texas, united states -- actress.
- Arlene Francis
American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
- Dorothy Patrick
Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
- Jack Dempsey
In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
- Adrienne Ames
Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1940:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1940:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on May 31, 1940?
On May 31, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1940?
On May 31, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1940?
On May 31, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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.