Wednesday May 08, 1940: on this day

May 08, 1940 was the 129th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 08, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 1940, who was born and died on May 08, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Waterloo Bridge, directed by Mervyn LeRoy), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 1940?


May 08, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1940 can also be written as 5/8/1940 in the US and as 8/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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 08, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 08, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 1940 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 08, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:39 am and setting at 10:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1940.

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Who was born on May 08, 1940?


Famous people born on May 08, 1940:

  • Ricky Nelson
    Ricky Nelson

    American singer and songwriter.

  • Toni Tennille

    American singer, half of the popular aeur70s singing group "the captain and tennille", with husband daryl dragon.

  • Peter Benchley

    American screenwriter and author (d. 2006).

  • Irwin Cotler

    Canadian politician known for his work as a human rights advocate.

  • Emilio Delgado

    Mexican-american actor (d. 2022).

  • William B. Jordan

    American art historian (b. 1940)[69].

  • James Blyth

    Baron blyth of rowington, english businessman and academic.

  • Peter Benchley in New York City

    New york, usa.

  • Rick [Eric Hilliard] Nelson in Teaneck

    New jersey, usa: rock star ("hello mary lou", it's late", garden party") (died 1985).

  • Paolo Limiti

    Italian journalist, lyricist, broadcast writer, and presenter.

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 11 days old,

or 4375 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30631 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1940?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 08, 1940.

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May 08, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Zeki Alasya

    Prominent Turkish actor and director.

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May 08, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 1940:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1940:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1940:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles

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May 08, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Lucile Watson, Virginia Field

Country: United States of America

Torrid Zone

Torrid Zone

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Pat O'Brien, Andy Devine

Flight Angels

Flight Angels

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: Virginia Bruce, Dennis Morgan, Wayne Morris, Ralph Bellamy

I Was an Adventuress

I Was an Adventuress

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Vera Zorina, Richard Greene, Erich von Stroheim, Peter Lorre

Beyond Tomorrow

Beyond Tomorrow

Release year: 1940

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith, Charles Winninger, Alex Melesh

May 08, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

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Who was the US President on May 08, 1940?

On May 08, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1940?

On May 08, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1940?

On May 08, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for May 1940?

May 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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