What happened on Thursday May 15, 1941?

About May 15th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Gloster E.28/39 made its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in British and Allied aviation technology during World War II. This pioneering jet aircraft represented a revolutionary leap in aerospace engineering.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 1941 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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May 15, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1941:

  • First British Jet Aircraft Takes Flight The Gloster E.28/39 made its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in British and Allied aviation technology during World War II. This pioneering jet aircraft represented a revolutionary leap in aerospace engineering.
  • Operation Brevity: British Offensive The British launched Operation Brevity, a limited offensive targeting the Egyptian and Libyan border area as part of their strategic maneuvers during World War II's North African campaign.
  • British Military Operation in North Africa British forces launched an attack on Halfaya Pass and Fort Capuzzo in Egypt and Libya, part of the strategic military engagements in the North African campaign during World War II.
  • Nazi Cultural Suppression in Netherlands Nazi occupiers in the Netherlands implemented a discriminatory policy by forbidding Jewish music, demonstrating their systematic cultural persecution of Jewish people during World War II.
  • Cyril Cooray: Sri Lankan Cricket Personality Cyril Cooray was a notable Sri Lankan cricket player who later became an international Test umpire, contributing to the development of cricket officiating.

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May 15, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 15, 1941?


May 15, 1941 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1941 can also be written as 5/15/1941 in the US and as 15/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 15, 1941?


Famous people born on May 15, 1941:

  • KT Oslin

    Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter known for her influential work in the 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Jaxon

    American underground comic book illustrator and publisher who co-founded the influential Rip Off Press, a significant platform for...

  • Lainie Kazan in Brooklyn

    Versatile singer, actress, and comedian known for her roles in film, television, and stage, including the movie 'Beaches'.

  • Jean-Pierre Balduyck
  • Robert Kowalski

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May 15, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1941:

  • Law Adam
  • Ulrich Grauert
  • Max Leenhardt

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Famous people who died on May 15th

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May 15, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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May 15, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1941 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1941 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 15, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:45 pm and setting at 11:07 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1941.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 1941?


Someone born on May 15, 1941 is:

83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 29 days old,

or 4382 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1941?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 15, 1941.

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