What happened on Sunday May 10, 1942?

About May 10th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: On the second anniversary of becoming Prime Minister, Winston Churchill delivered a significant radio broadcast warning Germany about potential chemical warfare retaliation. He explicitly stated that any unprovoked use of poison gas against the Soviet allies would be met with massive aerial gas attacks on German military targets.
  • Day of the week: May 10th, 1942 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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May 10, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 1942:

  • Churchill's Powerful Radio Broadcast on War Escalation On the second anniversary of becoming Prime Minister, Winston Churchill delivered a significant radio broadcast warning Germany about potential chemical warfare retaliation. He explicitly stated that any unprovoked use of poison gas against the Soviet allies would be met with massive aerial gas attacks on German military targets.
  • Operation Bowery: Spitfires Delivered to Malta The Allies executed Operation Bowery, a strategic mission delivering Supermarine Spitfire fighter planes to Malta. Learning from the previous Operation Calendar, the newly arrived fighters were quickly prepared and dispersed to prevent potential air raid destruction.
  • Thai Phayap Army Invades Shan States During the Burma Campaign of World War II, the Thai Phayap Army launched an invasion of the Shan States, expanding territorial operations in the region.
  • British Hospital Ship Ramb IV Sunk The British hospital ship Ramb IV was bombed and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Alexandria, Egypt, representing another tragic maritime loss during World War II.

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May 10, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 10, 1942?


May 10, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 130th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1942 can also be written as 5/10/1942 in the US and as 10/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 10, 1942?


Famous people born on May 10, 1942:

  • Jim Calhoun

    Legendary American basketball coach known for his successful tenure at the University of Connecticut, where he led the team to three NCAA...

  • Pascal Lainé

    French novelist and philosopher who has published over twenty novels and written extensively for various media including television,...

  • David Gergen

    Prominent American political commentator and advisor who has served in multiple presidential administrations, including those of Nixon,...

  • John Ashcroft

    Former United States Attorney General who served under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, known for his controversial policies...

  • Gilbert Aubry
  • Jacques Hondelatte
  • Ingram Marshall
  • Carl Douglas

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May 10, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 10, 1942:

  • Jacky Carr
  • Dimitrios Petrokokkinis

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May 10, 1942: 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, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 10, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 10, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 04:38 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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How old is someone born on May 10, 1942?


Someone born on May 10, 1942 is:

83 years and 26 days old,

or 996 months and 26 days old,

or 4334 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30342 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1942?

There are 339 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, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 10, 1942.

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