What happened on Wednesday May 13, 1942?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1942:

• First Cross-Country Helicopter Flight A significant milestone in aviation history occurred when a helicopter completed its first cross-country flight, marking a pivotal moment in rotary-wing aircraft development and demonstrating the growing capabilities of helicopter technology during the early 1940s.
• Royal Navy Motor Torpedo Boat Engagement in English Channel During World War II, Motor Torpedo Boats of the Royal Navy engaged German naval vessels in a strategic naval confrontation in the English Channel. The action involved an attempt to intercept the German auxiliary cruiser Stier while preventing its passage through the channel. The intense naval skirmish resulted in significant losses: two German torpedo boats were sunk, while the British lost one Motor Torpedo Boat. Despite the Royal Navy's efforts, the German auxiliary cruiser Stier successfully navigated through the channel.
• SS Norlantic Sinking during World War II As part of Operation Trio during World War II, the American cargo ship SS Norlantic was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by the German submarine U-156. This event represents one of many maritime casualties during the Battle of the Atlantic, highlighting the significant naval warfare and merchant shipping losses experienced during the conflict.
• Baseball Achievement: Jim Tobin's Triple Home Run Game On this day, baseball pitcher Jim Tobin achieved a remarkable feat by hitting three home runs in a single game, a rare accomplishment for a pitcher and a notable moment in baseball history.

Events in 1942

May 13, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 13, 1942

Newspapers from May. 13, 1942

May 13, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1942 can also be written as 5/13/1942 in the US and as 13/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1942 in May 1942 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1942:

• Ian Dury

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• Vladimir A Dzhanibekov Soviet cosmonaut (Soyuz 27

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• Zbigniew Paleta

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1942:

• Josette Andriot
• Mario Betti
• Toshiaki Honda

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on May 13th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:07 am and setting at 07:32 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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Someone born on May 13, 1942 is:

82 years 11 months old,

or 995 months and 20 days old,

or 4329 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30306 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1942?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 13, 1942.

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