Monday May 20, 1940: on this day

May 20, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 141st day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1940 can also be written as 5/20/1940 in the US and as 20/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1940 in May 1940 calendar

Here's what happened on May 20, 1940:

• Gen guderians tanks reach the channel
• Trailing 7-1 in the 9th to pittsburgh pirates, philadelphia athletics wins 8-7.
• Soccer team hzvv forms in hoogeveen, netherlands.
• Igor sikorsky unveils his helicopter invention.
• The holocaust: the first prisoners arrive at a new concentration camp at auschwitz.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 1940 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 05:46 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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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1940

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Famous people born on May 20, 1940:

• Pasty Baker

  Versatile actress known for her roles in both comedy and drama films.

• Wake Smith

  Wake Smith was an American professional baseball player who played in the MLB during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Orville Schell

  Renowned journalist and author known for his coverage of China.

• Earsie Petersen

  Earsie Petersen was a renowned Danish biographer who wrote extensively about historical figures and literary giants.

• Khush Rastogi

  Noted chemist known for research in organic chemistry.

• Fumie Oshima

  A Japanese artist known for her abstract paintings and sculptures.

• Verneice Owens

  Verneice Owens was a respected educator who dedicated her career to improving educational opportunities for underserved communities.

• Claude Dagens

  French prelate of roman catholic church serving as bishop of angoulaame.

• Stan Mikita

  Stan Mikita was a legendary ice hockey player who played his entire career with the Chicago Blackhawks.

• Shorty Long

  At 29 years old, soul singer/pianist (here comes the judge) dies.

• Sadaharu Oh

  Japanese-taiwanese manager and baseball player.

• Michel Vastel

  Canadian journalist and author (d.2008).

• Sadaharu Oh Japanese baseball player (Yomiuri Giants

  Hit 868 career homeruns.

• Aldo Pancheri
• Dominique Nguyễn Chu Trinh
• Lill Lindfors
• Otto Jelinek
• Karl Anton Rickenbacher

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

• James Stewart

  James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

• Naturi Naughton

  Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

• Nawazuddin Siddiqui

  Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

• Busta Rhymes

  Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

• Timothy Olyphant

  Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

• Louis Theroux

  Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

• David Hedison

  American actor (d. 2019).

• Constance Towers

  Actress (capitol.

• Angela Goethals

  Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

• Yon González

  Spanish actor.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1940?

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 20, 1940.

Famous people died on May 20, 1940:

• Verner von Heidenstam

  Swedish author and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1859).

• Josselyne Moreau

  Josselyne Moreau was a renowned French essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on art and culture.

• Lloyde Roberts

  Prolific author of adventure and historical novels.

• Joris [Georges] van Severen

  Flemish fascist/member, dies.

• Jozef Gregor Tajovský
• Carl Gustaf Verner von Heidenstam

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

• Gilda Radner

  American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

• Lucy Gordon

  British actress and model (born 1980).

• Anton Diffring

  Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

• Barbara Murray

  English actress (d. 2014.

• Susan Roces

  Producer and actress from the philippines.

• Jon Pertwee

  English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

• Christopherjame Columbus

  Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

• Marquis de Lafayette

  French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

• Churchill

  Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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Holidays on May 20, 1940:

• East Timor National Day.
• Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1940:

• World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1940:

• Saint Austregisilus
• Saint Lucifer
• Saint Theodore of Pavia
• Saint Bernardine of Siena
• Saint Ivo of Chartres