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see horoscope and birth chart for May 01, 1940What happened on Wednesday May 01, 1940?
About May 1st, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Allied forces began a strategic evacuation of Norwegian ports in response to the German invasion, with operations continuing until June 1940. This withdrawal was part of the broader Allied retreat during the early stages of World War II.
- Day of the week: May 1st, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: I Was an Adventuress directed by Gregory Ratoff
More about May 1st, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on May 1st, 1940.
May 01, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 01, 1940:
- Allied Evacuation from Norwegian Ports Allied forces began a strategic evacuation of Norwegian ports in response to the German invasion, with operations continuing until June 1940. This withdrawal was part of the broader Allied retreat during the early stages of World War II.
- 1940 Summer Olympics Cancellation The 1940 Summer Olympics were officially cancelled due to the outbreak of World War II, marking the first time in modern Olympic history that the Games were not held because of global conflict.
- Tragic Maritime Bombing A devastating German air attack resulted in the death of 140 Palestinian Jews aboard a ship, highlighting the brutal tactics employed during the early stages of World War II and the targeting of civilian vessels.
May 01, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 01, 1940?
May 01, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 01, 1940 can also be written as 5/1/1940 in the US and as 1/5/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 01, 1940?
Famous people born on May 01, 1940:
- John Wheeler
Prominent American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and nuclear physics, known for his work on...
- Elsa Peretti
Renowned Italian jewelry designer who revolutionized modern jewelry design with her minimalist and organic aesthetic, working extensively...
- Bobbie Ann Mason
Acclaimed American novelist and literary critic known for her works exploring rural Kentucky life and contemporary American culture.
- Jüri Kukk
Estonian chemist and political dissident who played a significant role in the resistance against Soviet occupation, tragically dying in...
- Elana Eden
- Gavino Sanna
May 01, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.
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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 01, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 01, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 01, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:56 am and setting at 03:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1940
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Someone born on May 01, 1940 is:
85 years and 13 days old,
or 1020 months and 13 days old,
or 4437 weeks
or 31059 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1940?
There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 01, 1940.
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