What happened on Monday May 05, 1941?

About May 5th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: The German Luftwaffe commences a seven-night bombing campaign against Liverpool, causing extensive destruction and representing a significant phase of the aerial bombardment of British cities during World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 5th, 1941 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

More about May 5th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on May 5th, 1941.

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May 05, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1941:

  • Luftwaffe Bombing of Liverpool The German Luftwaffe commences a seven-night bombing campaign against Liverpool, causing extensive destruction and representing a significant phase of the aerial bombardment of British cities during World War II.
  • Haile Selassie Returns to Ethiopia Emperor Haile Selassie triumphantly returns to Addis Ababa, reclaiming his throne after years of exile, marking a significant moment in Ethiopian history. This event symbolizes the end of Italian occupation and the restoration of Ethiopian sovereignty.
  • Anglo-Iraqi War Begins British forces at RAF Habbaniya launch pre-emptive air strikes against Iraqi forces, initiating the Anglo-Iraqi War. This conflict was part of the broader strategic struggles in the Middle East during World War II.
  • Fokker Employees Escape Nazi-Occupied Netherlands Two employees of Fokker, a prominent Dutch aircraft manufacturer, successfully flee German-occupied Netherlands to England, potentially bringing critical aerospace knowledge and intelligence to the Allied forces.
  • Robert E. Sherwood Wins Pulitzer Prize Robert E. Sherwood is awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, recognizing his significant contribution to literature or journalism during this pivotal year of World War II.

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

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What day of the week was May 05, 1941?


May 05, 1941 was a Monday and it was the 125th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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Who was born on May 05, 1941?


Famous people born on May 05, 1941:

  • Aleksandr Ragulin

    Legendary Soviet ice hockey player who won three Olympic gold medals in 1964, 1968, and 1972, representing the USSR national team.

  • George Will

    Prominent American journalist, political commentator, and author known for his conservative political perspectives and Pulitzer...

  • Nickolas Ashford

    Renowned American songwriter and musician, part of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, known for numerous hit songs.

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


Famous people died on May 05, 1941:

  • Platon of Banja Luka

    Serbian orthodox bishop (b. 1874).

  • Oliver T. Marsh

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on May 05, 1941 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 01:35 pm and setting at 02:57 am.

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

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How old is someone born on May 05, 1941?


Someone born on May 05, 1941 is:

84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months

or 4387 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30712 days old,

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

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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

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

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