What happened on Saturday May 10, 1941?

About May 10th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: British cryptographers at Bletchley Park successfully broke the Enigma code, a pivotal moment in World War II intelligence that would significantly impact the Allied war effort.
  • Day of the week: May 10th, 1941 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

More about May 10th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on May 10th, 1941.

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May 10, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 1941:

  • Breaking the Enigma Code British cryptographers at Bletchley Park successfully broke the Enigma code, a pivotal moment in World War II intelligence that would significantly impact the Allied war effort.
  • Devastating Luftwaffe Bombing of London The Luftwaffe conducted what would be their last major bombing raid on London, resulting in catastrophic damage. Over 1,400 people were killed, 700 acres were set ablaze, and significant buildings including the Houses of Parliament were severely damaged.
  • Rudolf Hess's Mysterious Peace Mission to Scotland During World War II, Rudolf Hess, Adolf Hitler's deputy, undertook a surprising solo flight to Scotland in an attempt to negotiate a peace deal between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany. He parachuted near Eaglesham and was subsequently captured, marking a bizarre diplomatic incident in the war.
  • Strike of the 100,000 in Nazi-Occupied Belgium Workers in Nazi-occupied Belgium initiated a large-scale strike, demanding wage increases, demonstrating resistance and labor solidarity under occupation.
  • Sinking of Empire Caribou The cargo ship Empire Caribou from convoy OB 318 was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-556, contributing to the ongoing naval warfare during World War II.
  • 67th Preakness Stakes Eddie Arcaro rode Whirlaway to victory in the 67th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in a time of 1:58.8.
  • Ken Berry: Professional Baseball Player Ken Berry, a professional baseball player, played for multiple Major League Baseball teams including the Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cleveland Indians.

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May 10, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 10, 1941?


May 10, 1941 was a Saturday and it was the 130th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1941 can also be written as 5/10/1941 in the US and as 10/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 10, 1941?


Famous people born on May 10, 1941:

  • Mireille Delmas-Marty

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May 10, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 10, 1941:

  • Cissy Fitzgerald
  • František Jirásek
  • Paul Évariste Parmentier

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May 10, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th 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 10, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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May 10, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 10, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:29 pm and setting at 06:15 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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How old is someone born on May 10, 1941?


Someone born on May 10, 1941 is:

84 years and 4 days old,

or 1008 months and 4 days old,

or 4383 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30685 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1941?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 10, 1941.

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