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see horoscope and birth chart for May 11, 1942What happened on Monday May 11, 1942?
About May 11th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: In a devastating Luftwaffe air attack, three British destroyers - HMS Jackal, HMS Kipling, and HMS Lively - were bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, representing a significant naval loss for the Allies.
- Day of the week: May 11th, 1942 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about May 11th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 11th, 1942.
May 11, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 1942:
- British Destroyers Sunk in Mediterranean In a devastating Luftwaffe air attack, three British destroyers - HMS Jackal, HMS Kipling, and HMS Lively - were bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, representing a significant naval loss for the Allies.
- William Faulkner Publishes 'Go Down, Moses' Renowned American author William Faulkner released his significant collection of interconnected short stories, 'Go Down, Moses', which explores themes of race, family, and Southern history.
- USS Bedfordshire Torpedoed by German Submarine The armed naval trawler USS Bedfordshire was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-558 off the coast of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, highlighting the threat of German naval operations near the American coastline.
- Japanese Conquest of Kalewa During World War II, Japanese troops successfully captured the strategic location of Kalewa, advancing their military campaign in the region.
- Japanese Withdrawal from Deboyne The three-day Japanese raids on Deboyne concluded with their strategic withdrawal from the location, marking a significant moment in the Pacific theater of World War II.
May 11, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 11, 1942?
Famous people born on May 11, 1942:
- Pam Clement
British actress renowned for her iconic role as Pat Butcher in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders, where she was a prominent cast...
May 11, 1942: 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, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 11, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1942 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:06 am and setting at 05:37 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 11, 1942
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Someone born on May 11, 1942 is:
83 years and 3 days old,
or 996 months and 3 days old,
or 4331 weeks and 2 days old,
or 30319 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1942?
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, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 11, 1942.
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