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see horoscope and birth chart for May 06, 1942What happened on Wednesday May 06, 1942?
About May 6th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: On Corregidor Island in the Philippines, the last American forces surrender to the Japanese Imperial Army, marking a significant defeat for the Allies in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
- Day of the week: May 6th, 1942 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about May 6th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 6th, 1942.
May 06, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 06, 1942:
- Fall of Corregidor in World War II On Corregidor Island in the Philippines, the last American forces surrender to the Japanese Imperial Army, marking a significant defeat for the Allies in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
- General Stilwell's Legendary Retreat from Burma US General Joseph Stilwell begins a historic and arduous trek from Burma toward India, accompanied by 100 military personnel and civilians, symbolizing resilience during the Japanese invasion.
- US Military Requisitions Civilian Aircraft The US Army Air Force commandeers nearly all civilian DC-3 aircraft, leaving only 200 unimpressed, to be converted into C-47 Skytrain cargo planes for the war effort.
- First American Red Cross Service Club in UK Opens The inaugural American Red Cross Service Club is established at the Northern Counties Hotel in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, providing support and recreation for American service members.
- Birth of Rin Kaiho, Professional Go Player Rin Kaiho was born, who would later become a renowned professional Go player, contributing significantly to the strategic board game's international recognition.
May 06, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 06, 1942?
May 06, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 06, 1942 can also be written as 5/6/1942 in the US and as 6/5/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 06, 1942?
Famous people born on May 06, 1942:
- Tammy Wynette
Legendary country music singer known as the 'First Lady of Country Music', famous for hits like 'Stand by Your Man'.
- Ariel Dorfman
Prominent Chilean-American writer, playwright, and human rights activist known for powerful works exploring political oppression and social...
- Colin Earl
British musician who served as the keyboardist for the renowned rock band Foghat, contributing to their distinctive sound during the 1970s.
- Gilbert Duquenoix
French magician and performer known for his flamboyant personality and mysterious death under unusual circumstances involving...
May 06, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 06, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 06, 1942 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 01:02 am and setting at 12:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1942.
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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1942
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Someone born on May 06, 1942 is:
83 years and 18 days old,
or 996 months and 18 days old,
or 4333 weeks and 3 days old,
or 30334 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1942?
There are 348 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, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 06, 1942.
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