What happened on Tuesday May 06, 1941?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1941:

• Stalin Becomes Soviet Premier Josef Stalin officially assumes the role of Premier of the Soviet Union, consolidating his political power during the critical early years of World War II.
• First Flight of P-47 Thunderbolt The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, one of the most significant fighter aircraft of World War II, completes its maiden flight, representing a major advancement in American military aviation technology.
• Bob Hope's First USO Show Comedian Bob Hope performs his inaugural USO show at California's March Field, marking the beginning of his legendary career entertaining American troops during World War II.
• Battle of Habbaniya Iraqi troops retreat from the plateau overlooking RAF Habbaniya after suffering significant casualties, marking a crucial moment in the Anglo-Iraqi War of 1941.
• Greenock Blitz The Luftwaffe initiates a two-night bombing campaign against the Scottish town of Greenock, demonstrating Germany's strategic bombing tactics during World War II.
• Japan-Indochina Trade Agreement Japan and French Indochina formalize a trade agreement, reflecting the complex geopolitical relationships in Southeast Asia during World War II.
• Operation Tiger Convoy The Allies launch Operation Tiger, a strategic convoy movement from Gibraltar to Alexandria, demonstrating the complex naval logistics of World War II Mediterranean campaigns.
• Sanski Most Revolt Serbian population in Axis-occupied Yugoslavia initiates an uprising against the oppressive Ustaše regime, highlighting the resistance movements during World War II.

Events in 1941

May 06, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 06, 1941

Newspapers from May. 06, 1941

May 06, 1941 was a Tuesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1941 can also be written as 5/6/1941 in the US and as 6/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1941 in May 1941 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1941:

• Ghena Dimitrova

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• Claude Weiss

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• Ivica Osim
• Craig Reedie

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1941:

• Shūzō Kuki

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on May 6th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 03:33 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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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1941

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Someone born on May 06, 1941 is:

84 years and 18 days old,

or 1008 months and 18 days old,

or 4385 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30699 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1941?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 06, 1941.

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