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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1942What happened on Friday May 08, 1942?
About May 8th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: German General Erich von Manstein's army launched a decisive thrust into the Kerch peninsula of the Crimea, resulting in a devastating defeat for three Russian armies. The operation resulted in the capture of 169,000 Soviet prisoners, significantly weakening the Soviet defensive capabilities in the region.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1942 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about May 8th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1942.
Table of contents
- May 08, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 08, 1942?
- Who was born on May 08, 1942?
- May 08, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 08, 1942?
- Back in 1942
May 08, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1942:
- German Army Offensive in Crimea German General Erich von Manstein's army launched a decisive thrust into the Kerch peninsula of the Crimea, resulting in a devastating defeat for three Russian armies. The operation resulted in the capture of 169,000 Soviet prisoners, significantly weakening the Soviet defensive capabilities in the region.
- Japanese Occupation of the Philippines The Philippines Campaign concluded with a decisive Japanese victory, marking the beginning of Japanese occupation of the Philippine archipelago. This event significantly altered the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia during World War II.
- First Twilight Baseball Game for Navy Relief The Brooklyn Dodgers played the New York Giants in the first twilight game in 24 years, winning 7-6. The event raised $60,000 for the Navy Relief Fund, demonstrating the sports community's support during wartime.
May 08, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 08, 1942?
Who was born on May 08, 1942?
Famous people born on May 08, 1942:
- Benoit Dauga
Benoît Dauga was a legendary French rugby union player who played as a flanker and was a key figure in the French national team during the...
- Norman Lamont
Norman Lamont is a British Conservative politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1990 to 1993 during John Major's...
- Euclid James Sherwood
- Michele Dancelli
- Jack Blanchard
- Judson Huss
May 08, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1942:
- Nikolai Reek
Estonian general and politician, 11th estonian minister of war (b. 1890).
May 08, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1942 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 02:27 am and setting at 02:37 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 08, 1942
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Someone born on May 08, 1942 is:
82 years 11 months old,
or 995 months and 25 days old,
or 4330 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30311 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1942?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 08, 1942.
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Back in 1942
