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see horoscope and birth chart for May 17, 1942What happened on Sunday May 17, 1942?
About May 17th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 17, 1942, members of the Dutch Schutzstaffel (SS) formally renewed their allegiance and loyalty to Adolf Hitler during World War II, demonstrating the continued collaboration of Dutch fascist elements with Nazi Germany.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1942 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about May 17th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 17th, 1942.
May 17, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1942:
- Dutch SS Loyalty Pledge to Hitler On May 17, 1942, members of the Dutch Schutzstaffel (SS) formally renewed their allegiance and loyalty to Adolf Hitler during World War II, demonstrating the continued collaboration of Dutch fascist elements with Nazi Germany.
- Submarine I-28 Sunk in Pacific Theater During World War II, the Japanese submarine I-28 was torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine Tautog near Truk (now Chuuk) in the Pacific Ocean, representing another strategic naval engagement in the ongoing conflict.
- Taj Mahal Blues Musician Born Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, professionally known as Taj Mahal, was born in Harlem, New York. He would go on to become a renowned blues musician, guitarist, and songwriter who significantly influenced the blues and roots music genres.
- Red Star Olympique Wins Coupe De France Red Star Olympique secured a decisive 2-0 victory against FC Sète in the Coupe De France Final, showcasing their football prowess during the challenging wartime period.
May 17, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 17, 1942?
Famous people born on May 17, 1942:
- Taj Mahal (musician)
Grammy Award-winning blues musician renowned for his distinctive voice and exceptional instrumental skills, blending traditional blues with...
- Christian Blanc
French politician who was a member of the Saint-Simon Foundation think-tank and elected to the National Assembly in 2002, notably surviving...
- Bill Blair
American football player and coach who briefly led the New Jersey Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves, experiencing a short tenure in...
- Taj Mahal
May 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 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 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:32 am and setting at 10:13 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 17, 1942
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Someone born on May 17, 1942 is:
82 years 11 months old,
or 995 months and 16 days old,
or 4328 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30302 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1942?
There are 14 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, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 17, 1942.
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