Sunday May 19, 1940: on this day

May 19, 1940 was the 140th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 19, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 19, 1940, who was born and died on May 19, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Our Town, directed by Sam Wood), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 19th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 19, 1940?


May 19, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 140th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1940 can also be written as 5/19/1940 in the US and as 19/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 19, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 1940:

  • Amsterdam time becomes met (middle european time).
  • General maxime weygand replaces maurice gamelin as commander-in-chief of all french forces.
  • Wwii: german forces (2nd panzer division), under general rudolf veiel, reach noyelles on the english channel.
  • Holocaust: the nazi german concentration and extermination camp auschwitz-birkenau, the largest of the german concentration camps, opens in occupied poland near the town of oświęcim. between may 1940 and january 1945, around 1.1 million people will be killed here.

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May 19, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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 19, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 19, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:09 pm and setting at 05:00 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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Who was born on May 19, 1940?


Famous people born on May 19, 1940:

  • Frank Lorenzo

    American entrepreneur who spent millions on airline companies and restructured them.

  • Jan Janssen

    He was a dutch cyclist racer from 1962-1973.

  • Mickey Newbury

    American country/pop singer-songwriter (d. 2002).

  • Don Johnson

    American bowler.

  • Carlos Diegues

    Actor (xica).

  • Joan Staley

    Playmate (nov, 1958).

  • Frank Lorenzo airline executive (Continental

    Texas air, eastern).

  • Luís Carlos Vinhas
  • Jack McClelland
  • René Stadler
  • Andreas Morisbak
  • Jim McManus
  • Franco Bastelli
  • Frans Bouwmeester
  • John Louis Esposito

Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

  • Grace Jones
    Grace Jones

    Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

  • André the Giant
    André the Giant

    André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

  • Pete Townshend
    Pete Townshend

    British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

  • Jon Kortajarena
    Jon Kortajarena

    Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

  • Nora Ephron
    Nora Ephron

    American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

  • Kevin Garnett
    Kevin Garnett

    Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

  • Kyle Eastwood
    Kyle Eastwood

    American singer-bass player and actor.

  • Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan

    Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

  • Michele Placido
    Michele Placido

    Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

  • Jesse Peretz
    Jesse Peretz

    American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

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May 19, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 9 days old,

or 4375 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30629 days old,

if you were born on May 19, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1940?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 19, 1940.

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May 19, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 19, 1940:

  • Diego Mazquiaran

    Spanish matador (born 1895).

  • Jules Noël

What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

  • Alan Young
    Alan Young

    Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

  • Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman

    British-american actor.

  • Henry Corden
    Henry Corden

    American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

  • Maymuna Ali

    Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

  • Nathanyal Hawthorne

    Renowned American novelist and short story writer.

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

  • Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

    Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

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May 19, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 19, 1940:

  • National Hug-Your-Cat Day
  • NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
  • Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
  • Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
  • Theophilus of Corte
  • Pudentiana
  • Emiliana
  • Ives
  • Peter Celestine
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan

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May 19, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 19, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Our Town

Our Town

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: William Holden, Martha Scott, Fay Bainter, Beulah Bondi

Country: United States of America

Island of Doomed Men

Island of Doomed Men

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Peter Lorre, Rochelle Hudson, Robert Wilcox, Don Beddoe

You Can't Fool Your Wife

You Can't Fool Your Wife

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ray McCarey

Starring: Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Robert Coote, William Halligan

Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Lucile Watson, Virginia Field

Country: United States of America

Torrid Zone

Torrid Zone

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Pat O'Brien, Andy Devine

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Who was the US President on May 19, 1940?

On May 19, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1940?

On May 19, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 19, 1940?

On May 19, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 19th?

May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for May 1940?

May 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1940 calendar looked like.

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