What 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

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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.

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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?


May 18, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 138th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1942 can also be written as 5/18/1942 in the US and as 18/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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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

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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

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May 18, 1942: 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, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 18, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on May 18, 1942?


Someone born on May 18, 1942 is:

82 years 11 months old,

or 995 months and 15 days old,

or 4328 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30301 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1942?

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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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