What happened on Tuesday May 20, 1941?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1941:

• Operation Mercury: German Invasion of Crete In a daring early morning airborne assault, German gliders and 7th Airborne Division paratroopers launched Operation Mercury, targeting principal airports on the island of Crete. The operation was strategically designed to secure airfields for subsequent troop transport of the 5th Division. However, the invasion was fraught with challenges, with numerous gliders crashing and many paratroopers being shot down during their descent.
• Dutch Colonial Policy Statement Former Dutch Prime Minister Colijn publicly stated that the Netherlands Indies (modern-day Indonesia) was not yet prepared for independence, reflecting the complex colonial dynamics of the era.
• Japanese Diplomatic Communication Japanese ambassador to Washington, Kichisaburō Nomura, sent a diplomatic message. While the specific content remains unclear from available sources, such communications were often significant in the tense international relations leading up to World War II.
• Taft Wright Sets RBI Record Chicago White Sox player Taft Wright achieved a remarkable feat by setting an American League record for most Runs Batted In (RBIs) across 13 consecutive games, showcasing his exceptional batting performance.
• Manuel Isaias Lopez, Mexican Child Psychiatrist Dr. Manuel Isaias Lopez, a notable Mexican child psychiatrist, was recognized on this date, contributing to the advancement of pediatric mental health research and practice in Mexico.

Events in 1941

May 20, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 20, 1941

Newspapers from May. 20, 1941

May 20, 1941 was a Tuesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1941 can also be written as 5/20/1941 in the US and as 20/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1941 in May 1941 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1941:

• Goh Chok Tong

  Prominent Singaporean politician who served as the second Prime Minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004, playing a crucial role in the...

• Nora Ephron

  Renowned American writer, filmmaker, and journalist known for her witty and insightful works in film, literature, and journalism.

• Raymond Forni

  French socialist politician who served as President of the National Assembly from 2000 to 2002 and later as President of the Franche-Comté...

• Jean-Pierre Grallet

  Franciscan bishop and Archbishop of Strasbourg since 2007, serving in a significant religious leadership role in the French Catholic Church.

• James P. Hoffa

  American labor union leader who served as President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a significant role in American labor...

• Martin Carthy
• Mario Perniola

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1941:

• Raul Proença
• Wilhelm Süssmann

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on May 20th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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May 20, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 1941 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:49 am and setting at 04:00 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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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1941

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Someone born on May 20, 1941 is:

84 years and 4 days old,

or 1008 months and 4 days old,

or 4383 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30685 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1941?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 20, 1941.

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