What happened on Tuesday, May 14, 1940?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1940:

• Luftwaffe bombs Rotterdam despite ceasefire On May 14, 1940, the German Luftwaffe bombed the city of Rotterdam, causing extensive destruction and civilian casualties, despite a ceasefire being in effect. This attack was part of Germany's strategy to force the Netherlands to surrender. source: britannica.com
• Netherlands surrenders to Germany On May 14, 1940, the Netherlands officially surrendered to German forces after a brief but intense military campaign. The surrender marked the end of Dutch resistance and the beginning of a five-year occupation by Nazi Germany. source: britannica.com
• Netherlands ceases hostilities around Rotterdam and Utrecht On May 14, 1940, the Netherlands ceased hostilities in the regions of Rotterdam and Utrecht as part of the surrender agreement with Germany. This marked a significant moment in the early stages of World War II in Western Europe. source: britannica.com
• Formation of British Home Guard Britain establishes the Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard), with over 250,000 men aged 17-65 enrolling within the first 24 hours, demonstrating national solidarity during wartime.
• Lord Beaverbrook Appointed Aircraft Production Minister Lord Beaverbrook is appointed as the British minister of aircraft production, a critical role in supporting Britain's war effort during World War II.
• First Flight of Soviet Yer-2 Bomber The Yermolayev Yer-2, a long-range Soviet medium bomber, completes its maiden flight, representing an advancement in Soviet military aviation technology.

Events in 1940

May 14, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1940

Newspapers from May. 14, 1940

May 14, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1940 can also be written as 5/14/1940 in the US and as 14/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1940 in May 1940 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1940:

• H. Jones

  English Colonel H. Jones was a distinguished military officer who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration in the...

• George Mathewson

  Sir George Mathewson is a prominent Scottish banker who transformed the Royal Bank of Scotland from a regional bank into a global financial...

• Chay Blyth

  A renowned Scottish adventurer and solo yachtsman famous for crossing the Atlantic in an open boat.

• Valie Export
• Tommy Lawrence

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1940:

• Emma Goldman

  Emma Goldman was a prominent Russian-born anarchist, political activist, and writer known for her advocacy of social and political freedoms, including free speech, birth control, and workers' rights. She was a leading figure in the American anarchist movement, best known for her powerful lectures and editorial work, particularly as the founder of the anarchist magazine 'Mother Earth.' Goldman's outspoken support … [bio]

• Menno ter Braak

  Prominent Dutch modernist author and intellectual who was a significant literary critic and essayist in the interwar period.

• Edgar du Perron

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on May 14th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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May 14, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 1940 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 01:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1940.

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Someone born on May 14, 1940 is:

86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months and 28 days old,

or 4500 weeks

or 31500 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1940?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 14th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 14, 1940.

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