What happened on Thursday June 05, 1941?

About June 5th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Second Sino-Japanese War, approximately 4,000 Chinese civilians tragically died from asphyxiation while seeking shelter in a tunnel during a Japanese aerial bombing of Chongqing, a major city in central China. This devastating event highlights the brutal civilian casualties of World War II's aerial warfare.
  • Day of the week: June 5th, 1941 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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June 05, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 05, 1941:

  • Tragic Bombing of Chongqing During World War II During the Second Sino-Japanese War, approximately 4,000 Chinese civilians tragically died from asphyxiation while seeking shelter in a tunnel during a Japanese aerial bombing of Chongqing, a major city in central China. This devastating event highlights the brutal civilian casualties of World War II's aerial warfare.
  • Birth of Spalding Gray Spalding Gray, a renowned American actor, monologist, and screenwriter, was born. Known for his unique autobiographical performance style and influential works like 'Swimming to Cambodia', Gray would become a significant figure in experimental theater before his untimely death in 2004.
  • Wrestling Championship in St. Louis Sandor Szabo defeated B. Nagurski in a wrestling match in St. Louis, claiming the wrestling championship title. This sporting event represents the competitive wrestling scene of the early 1940s.

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June 05, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 05, 1941?


June 05, 1941 was a Thursday and it was the 156th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 1941 can also be written as 6/5/1941 in the US and as 5/6/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 05, 1941?


Famous people born on June 05, 1941:

  • Martha Argerich

    Renowned Argentine classical pianist, considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, particularly celebrated for her...

  • Spalding Gray

    Innovative American monologist and performer known for his deeply personal, introspective storytelling performances that blended humor,...

  • Robert Kraft

    Prominent American businessman and owner of the New England Patriots, who transformed the NFL franchise into a dynasty and became known for...

  • Jim Lewis (astrologer)

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June 05, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 05, 1941:

  • George Bickel

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June 05, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 05, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 05, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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June 05, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 05, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 05, 1941 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 June 05, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 03:22 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1941.

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How old is someone born on June 05, 1941?


Someone born on June 05, 1941 is:

84 years old,

or 1008 months

or 4383 weeks

or 30681 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 05, 1941?

There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 05, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 05, 1941.

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