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see horoscope and birth chart for May 17, 1940What happened on Friday May 17, 1940?
About May 17th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 17, 1940, German forces successfully occupied Brussels, the capital of Belgium, as part of their broader military campaign in Western Europe. This event marked a significant moment in the early stages of World War II, demonstrating the rapid and overwhelming advance of Nazi Germany's military forces through Belgium and towards France.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1940 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Our Town directed by Sam Wood
More about May 17th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on May 17th, 1940.
Table of contents
- May 17, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 17, 1940?
- Who was born on May 17, 1940?
- May 17, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 17, 1940?
- Back in 1940
May 17, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1940:
- German Occupation of Brussels during World War II On May 17, 1940, German forces successfully occupied Brussels, the capital of Belgium, as part of their broader military campaign in Western Europe. This event marked a significant moment in the early stages of World War II, demonstrating the rapid and overwhelming advance of Nazi Germany's military forces through Belgium and towards France.
- German Advance and French Resistance On May 17, 1940, as Germans occupied Brussels and continued their invasion of France, the French 4th Armored Division under General Charles de Gaulle launched a counterattack on the German southern flank at Laon. Despite their efforts, the attack was unsuccessful. In Paris, martial law was declared, and police were armed with rifles, signaling the imminent threat to the French capital.
- Bombing of Middelburg by Luftwaffe On May 17, 1940, the German Luftwaffe bombed the historic city centre of Middelburg, a Dutch town in Zeeland. This strategic bombing was intended to force the surrender of Dutch military forces in the region, illustrating the brutal tactics employed by German forces during their invasion of the Netherlands.
May 17, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 17, 1940?
Who was born on May 17, 1940?
Famous people born on May 17, 1940:
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May 17, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
May 17, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 17, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:47 pm and setting at 03:39 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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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1940
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Someone born on May 17, 1940 is:
84 years 11 months old,
or 1019 months and 27 days old,
or 4434 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31043 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1940?
There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 17, 1940.
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