What happened on Sunday May 18, 1941?

About May 18th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: The German Navy initiated Operation Rheinübung, a strategic naval mission aimed at disrupting Allied maritime supply lines to Great Britain by intercepting and blocking shipping routes in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Day of the week: May 18th, 1941 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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May 18, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1941:

  • German Naval Operation Rheinübung Launched The German Navy initiated Operation Rheinübung, a strategic naval mission aimed at disrupting Allied maritime supply lines to Great Britain by intercepting and blocking shipping routes in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Italian Army Surrenders in Ethiopia During World War II, the Italian army under General Aosta formally surrendered to British forces in Ethiopia, marking a significant defeat for Axis powers in the African theater of war.
  • Prince Aimone Designated King of Croatia In a ceremonial event at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Prince Aimone, Duke of Aosta, was designated as King of Croatia under the regnal name Tomislav II. Despite being officially named, he would never actually rule the territory.
  • Jewish Veterans Memorial Ceremony A commemorative event honoring Jewish veterans who had fallen, likely in the context of World War II or preceding conflicts.
  • Strike of the 100,000 Ends in Belgium The large-scale labor strike in Belgium concluded after German occupying forces agreed to wage increases, representing a rare concession during the wartime occupation.
  • Egyptian Steamer Sinking An Egyptian steamer was reported to have sunk on this date, with no additional context provided about the circumstances of the sinking.

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May 18, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 18, 1941?


May 18, 1941 was a Sunday and it was the 138th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1941 can also be written as 5/18/1941 in the US and as 18/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 18, 1941?


Famous people born on May 18, 1941:

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    Acclaimed British-Australian actress with an extensive career in film, television, and theater, known for her remarkable character...

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress who gained popularity in the early 1960s, starring in the television series 'Surfside Six' and making notable appearances...

  • Malcolm Longair

    Eminent astrophysicist who made significant contributions to high-energy astrophysics and cosmic ray research, recognized globally for his...

  • Edoardo Boncinelli

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May 18, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1941:

  • Werner Sombart

    German economist and sociologist.

  • Giuseppe Manente
  • Oskar Nørland
  • Milka Ternina

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May 18, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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May 18, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1941 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 01:47 am and setting at 02:07 pm.

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 18, 1941?


Someone born on May 18, 1941 is:

83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 15 days old,

or 4380 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30666 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1941?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 18, 1941.

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