Sunday May 31, 1942: on this day

May 31, 1942 was the 151st day of the year 1942, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 31, 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 31, 1942, who was born and died on May 31, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 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 31st, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 1942?


May 31, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 151st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1942 can also be written as 5/31/1942 in the US and as 31/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1942:

  • Luftwaffe bombs canterbury, england.
  • 25th pga championship: sam snead wins at seaview cc in atlantic city, new jersey, usa.
  • World war ii: imperial japanese navy midget submarines begin a series of attacks on sydney, australia.
  • June 1 ampndash wwii: attack on sydney harbour: japanese submarines infiltrate sydney harbour in an attempt to attack allied warships.
  • Wwii: mexico declares war on germany, italy and japan.
  • The grand coulee dam is finished on the columbia river.

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May 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 08:03 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1942.

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Who was born on May 31, 1942?


Famous people born on May 31, 1942:

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Happy Hairston NBA star (Cincinnati

    Detroit, los angeles).

  • John Daniel

    British vice-chancellor (open university).

  • Happy Hairston
  • Eloy Campos
  • Piero Pasini
  • Ron Bonham
  • Pippo Corigliano
  • Jo Vonlanthen
  • Minos Kiriakou
  • Tina Hedström
  • Camille Limoges

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    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
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 28 days old,

or 4269 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29887 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 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 31, 1942?

There are 64 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, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 31, 1942.

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May 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1942:

  • Charles Charlemont

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Austrian composer who was instrumental in the development of the classical symphony.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 31st

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May 31, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1942:

  • 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, 1942:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.

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May 31, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 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 31, 1942?

On May 31, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1942?

On May 31, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1942?

On May 31, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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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

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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.

Sunday May 31, 1942