What happened on Thursday, May 8, 1941?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1941:

• Luftwaffe bombing raid on Nottingham and Derby, UK On May 8, 1941, the German Luftwaffe conducted bombing raids on the British cities of Nottingham and Derby during World War II. source: en.wikipedia.org
• German Q-ship Pinguin sunk in the Indian Ocean On May 8, 1941, the German auxiliary cruiser Pinguin was sunk in the Indian Ocean after being engaged by British forces. source: en.wikipedia.org
• British and Transjordanian forces assault Rutbah Fort On May 8, 1941, during the Anglo-Iraqi War, British and Transjordanian forces, including the Arab Legion under Glubb Pasha, initiated an assault on Rutbah Fort, which was occupied by Iraqi forces loyal to Rashid Ali. The operation involved surrounding the fort and conducting aerial bombardments, but the fort did not surrender immediately. The assault continued over several days, with the fort eventually being captured on May 11, 1941. source: en.wikipedia.org
• German Submarine U-569 Commissioned The German Navy commissioned submarine U-569, expanding their naval capabilities during World War II's critical maritime campaign.

Events in 1941

May 08, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1941

Newspapers from May. 08, 1941

May 08, 1941 was a Thursday and it was the 128th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1941 can also be written as 5/8/1941 in the US and as 8/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1941 in May 1941 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1941:

• James Mitchum

  James Mitchum is an American actor and the eldest son of legendary film star Robert Mitchum. He is best known for his work in a series of action and adventure films during the 1960s and 1970s. [bio]

• Dana Haynes

  Professional astrologer and numerologist who built a significant media presence, including her own radio station in Los Angeles during the...

• Felix Blaska

  Renowned Polish-French choreographer and dancer who graduated from Paris Conservatory and founded his own dance company, performing...

• Bill Lockyer

  Prominent American politician who served as the 30th Attorney General of California, with a significant career in state politics.

• James Traficant

  American politician and lawyer from Ohio, known for his controversial political career that ended with his death in 2014.

• John Fred

  American singer-songwriter who was active in the music industry until his death in 2005.

• Joachim von Vietinghoff

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1941:

• Natalie

  Queen consort of serbia (b. 1859).

• Tore Svennberg

  Swedish actor and director (b. 1858).

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on May 8th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 04:48 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 08, 1941

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Someone born on May 08, 1941 is:

85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months and 27 days old,

or 4447 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31134 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1941?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 8th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 08, 1941.

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