What happened on Saturday May 04, 1940?

About May 4th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Nazi regime sealed the Łódź Ghetto, isolating and confining the Jewish population in a crucial moment of the Holocaust, marking a tragic step in the systematic persecution of Jewish people during World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 4th, 1940 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: I Was an Adventuress directed by Gregory Ratoff

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May 04, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 1940:

  • Łódź Ghetto Sealed The Nazi regime sealed the Łódź Ghetto, isolating and confining the Jewish population in a crucial moment of the Holocaust, marking a tragic step in the systematic persecution of Jewish people during World War II.
  • Hitler Plans Western Offensive Adolf Hitler set May 6 as the target date for launching a major offensive in Western Europe, a strategic decision that would soon lead to significant military operations during World War II.
  • Battle of Zaoyang–Yichang Begins A significant military engagement commenced in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War, with the Battle of Zaoyang–Yichang marking another critical moment in the conflict between Chinese forces and Japanese invaders.
  • Nazi and Communist Arrests in the Netherlands Political arrests of suspected Nazi sympathizers and communist activists occurred in the Netherlands, reflecting the rising tensions and political suppression during the early stages of World War II.
  • 66th Kentucky Derby Won by Gallahadion Carroll Bierman rode Gallahadion to victory in the 66th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in a time of 2 minutes and 5 seconds, marking another historic moment in American horse racing.

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May 04, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 04, 1940?


May 04, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 125th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1940 can also be written as 5/4/1940 in the US and as 4/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 04, 1940?


Famous people born on May 04, 1940:

  • Robin Cook

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  • Ronnie Bond

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May 04, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 1940:

  • Francesco Paolo Moncada
  • Behrendt Pick
  • Giuliano Vanghetti

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May 04, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th 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 04, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 04, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:22 am and setting at 06:19 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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How old is someone born on May 04, 1940?


Someone born on May 04, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 19 days old,

or 4433 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31035 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1940?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 04, 1940.

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