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see horoscope and birth chart for May 18, 1942What happened on Monday May 18, 1942?
About May 18th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: In a daring and strategically significant mission during World War II, eighty specially trained volunteer airmen launched sixteen B-25 Mitchell bombers from the USS Hornet aircraft carrier, targeting Tokyo, Japan. Led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, this audacious raid was the first direct aerial assault on the Japanese home islands after the Pearl Harbor attack. Though the mission caused limited physical damage, it provided a massive psychological boost to American morale and demonstrated the United States' capability to strike at the heart of Japan.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1942 was a Monday
- 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 18th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 1942.
Table of contents
- May 18, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 18, 1942?
- Who was born on May 18, 1942?
- May 18, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 18, 1942?
- Back in 1942
May 18, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1942:
- The Doolittle Raid: A Bold American Counterattack In a daring and strategically significant mission during World War II, eighty specially trained volunteer airmen launched sixteen B-25 Mitchell bombers from the USS Hornet aircraft carrier, targeting Tokyo, Japan. Led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, this audacious raid was the first direct aerial assault on the Japanese home islands after the Pearl Harbor attack. Though the mission caused limited physical damage, it provided a massive psychological boost to American morale and demonstrated the United States' capability to strike at the heart of Japan.
- New York City's Wartime Baseball Restrictions During World War II, New York City implemented a wartime measure by ending night baseball games for the remainder of the conflict. This decision was likely part of broader blackout and energy conservation efforts to support the national war mobilization, reflecting how civilian life adapted to wartime conditions.
May 18, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 18, 1942?
Who was born on May 18, 1942?
Famous people born on May 18, 1942:
- Nobby Stiles
Legendary English footballer who was a key member of Manchester United's European Cup-winning team and England's 1966 World Cup squad, known...
- Taj Mahal
Influential blues musician and Grammy Award winner known for blending traditional blues with world music styles.
- Albert Hammond
Renowned British-Gibraltarian singer-songwriter and musician with a successful international career in pop and rock music.
- Alain Esclopé
- Bobby Ross
May 18, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1942:
- Angelo Dall'Oca Bianca
- Leonardo Paterna Baldizzi
- Bice Piacentini
May 18, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water 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 18, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:16 am and setting at 11:00 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 18, 1942
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Someone born on May 18, 1942 is:
83 years and 6 days old,
or 996 months and 6 days old,
or 4331 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30322 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1942?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 18th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 18, 1942.
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