Tuesday May 19, 1942: on this day

About May 19th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: Braves Paul Waner is 3rd NLer to get 3,000 hits
  • Day of the week: May 19th, 1942 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Grace Jones, André the Giant
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Mrs. Miniver directed by William Wyler

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What day of the week was May 19, 1942?


May 19, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1942 can also be written as 5/19/1942 in the US and as 19/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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May 19, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 1942:

  • Braves paul waner is 3rd nler to get 3,000 hits
  • World war ii: in the aftermath of the battle of the coral sea, task force 16 heads to pearl harbor for repairs.

May 19, 1942: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 19, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 19, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 19, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:05 am and setting at 11:45 pm.

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 19, 1942?


Famous people born on May 19, 1942:

  • Ilina Zhivkova

    Ilina Zhivkova was a Bulgarian novelist and short story writer who explored themes of identity and social issues.

  • Cruz Azaceta

    Cruz Azaceta is a renowned artist known for his powerful and politically charged works.

  • Gary Kildall

    Digital research inc.

  • Robert Kilroy-Silk

    British television presenter and politician.

  • Alice Harris

    American notable family, the daughter alice faye harris and phil harris.

  • James Topping

    Author of cp / m.

  • Patrice Blanc-Francart
  • Carla Zampatti
  • Giorgio De Rienzo
  • Gianluigi Maggioni
  • Frank Froehling
  • Curly Neal

Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

  • Grace Jones
    Grace Jones

    Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

  • André the Giant
    André the Giant

    André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

  • Pete Townshend
    Pete Townshend

    British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

  • Jon Kortajarena
    Jon Kortajarena

    Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

  • Nora Ephron
    Nora Ephron

    American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

  • Kevin Garnett
    Kevin Garnett

    Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

  • Kyle Eastwood
    Kyle Eastwood

    American singer-bass player and actor.

  • Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan

    Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

  • Michele Placido
    Michele Placido

    Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

  • Jesse Peretz
    Jesse Peretz

    American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

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How old is someone born on May 19, 1942?


Someone born on May 19, 1942 is:

82 years and 16 days old,

or 984 months and 16 days old,

or 4281 weeks

or 29967 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1942?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 19, 1942.

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May 19, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 19, 1942:

  • Fredrick Bremner

    Scottish photographer known for documenting life in India and Burma.

  • Auther E. Waite

    Renowned occultist known for his tarot card designs.

  • [Nicoline] Magdalene Anchor-Roll

    Norwegian author (enken), dies at 69.

  • Marcus Ward Lyon
  • Arthur Edward Waite
  • Alfred Baudrillart
  • Filippo Cremonesi
  • Joseph Larmor

What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

  • Alan Young
    Alan Young

    Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

  • Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman

    British-american actor.

  • Henry Corden
    Henry Corden

    American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

  • Maymuna Ali

    Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

  • Nathanyal Hawthorne

    Renowned American novelist and short story writer.

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

  • Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

    Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

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May 19, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 19, 1942:

  • National Hug-Your-Cat Day
  • NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
  • Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
  • Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
  • Theophilus of Corte
  • Pudentiana
  • Emiliana
  • Ives
  • Peter Celestine
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan

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May 19, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 19, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William C. McGann

Starring: John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker, Helen Parrish

The Night Has Eyes

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Leslie Arliss

Starring: James Mason, Wilfrid Lawson, Mary Clare, Joyce Howard

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on May 19, 1942?

On May 19, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1942?

On May 19, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 19, 1942?

On May 19, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 19th?

May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.

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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.

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