What happened on Monday May 04, 1942?

Here's what happened on May 04, 1942:

• Battle of Coral Sea Begins The Battle of the Coral Sea marks a pivotal naval engagement during World War II, notable for being the first sea battle in history where ships did not directly engage each other, but instead fought through carrier-based aircraft. The battle began with an attack by United States aircraft carrier USS Yorktown on Japanese naval forces at Tulagi Island in the Solomon Islands, representing a critical moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• Nazi Occupation of Netherlands German occupiers imprisoned 450 prominent Dutch citizens as hostages, demonstrating the brutal tactics of Nazi control and oppression during World War II.
• US Food Rationing Begins During World War II, the United States government implemented nationwide food rationing to manage resources and support the war effort. This systematic distribution of essential food items ensured fair allocation and supported military logistics, fundamentally changing civilian life and demonstrating the home front's contribution to the global conflict.
• Japanese Invasion of Tulagi The Japanese military completed the invasion of Tulagi and nearby islands in the Solomon Islands, expanding their territorial control in the Pacific region during World War II.
• British Evacuation in Burma Campaign As part of the complex Burma Campaign during World War II, British forces evacuated Akyab, reflecting the strategic challenges and retreats faced by Allied forces in the Asian theater.
• Ellen Glasgow Wins Pulitzer Prize Ellen Glasgow, a prominent American novelist, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her literary achievements, highlighting the cultural and intellectual landscape of mid-20th century America.

Events in 1942

May 04, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 04, 1942

Newspapers from May. 04, 1942

May 04, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 124th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1942 can also be written as 5/4/1942 in the US and as 4/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

May 04, 1942 in May 1942 calendar

Famous people born on May 04, 1942:

• Nickolas Ashford

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Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on May 4th

Famous people died on May 04, 1942:

• Fritz von Loßberg
• William A. Williams

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on May 4th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 04, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:10 pm and setting at 10:21 am.

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

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Someone born on May 04, 1942 is:

82 years 11 months old,

or 995 months and 29 days old,

or 4330 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30315 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1942?

There are 1 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, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 04, 1942.

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