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see horoscope and birth chart for May 11, 1940What happened on Saturday May 11, 1940?
About May 11th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: British and French military forces joined Belgian troops along the River Dyle in Belgium, preparing defensive positions against the anticipated German invasion.
- Day of the week: May 11th, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Waterloo Bridge directed by Mervyn LeRoy
More about May 11th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on May 11th, 1940.
May 11, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 1940:
- Allied Forces Mobilize on River Dyle British and French military forces joined Belgian troops along the River Dyle in Belgium, preparing defensive positions against the anticipated German invasion.
- German Capture of Fort Eben Emael In a significant military engagement during the early stages of World War II, the German infantry successfully captured the strategic Belgian Fort Eben Emael, taking approximately 1,000 prisoners during the afternoon hours.
- German Occupation of Luxembourg Nazi Germany completed its military occupation of Luxembourg, effectively annexing the small European nation into its expanding territorial control.
- Swiss Mobilization and Border Evacuation Switzerland activated its military forces and initiated an evacuation of citizens residing near the German border, reflecting growing tensions and potential threat of invasion.
- Allied Protection of Dutch West Indies Oil Installations British and French military forces landed in the Dutch West Indies territories of Aruba and Curaçao to secure and protect critical oil infrastructure from potential Axis interference.
- New York World's Fair Reopens The New York World's Fair resumed operations, continuing to showcase technological innovations and cultural exhibits during a tumultuous period in world history.
- 66th Preakness Stakes Fred A. Smith rode Bimelech to victory in the 66th Preakness Stakes, completing the race with a time of 1:58.6.
May 11, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 11, 1940?
May 11, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 11, 1940 can also be written as 5/11/1940 in the US and as 11/5/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 11, 1940?
Famous people born on May 11, 1940:
- Herbert Müller
Swiss professional race car driver who competed in Formula One and tragically died during a racing event in 1981.
- Jean Miguères
- Michael Fish (fashion designer)
May 11, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 11, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1940 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:10 am and setting at 11:48 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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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1940
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Someone born on May 11, 1940 is:
85 years and 3 days old,
or 1020 months and 3 days old,
or 4435 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31049 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1940?
There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 11, 1940.
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