What happened on Tuesday May 21, 1940?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1940:

• Battle of Arras British and French Allied forces conduct a significant counter-attack south of Arras, France, strategically buying time to reinforce and fortify the Channel Ports against the German invasion.
• Allied Counter-Attack at Arras Allied forces launch a strategic counter-attack near Arras in northern France, attempting to slow the German advance during the early stages of World War II.
• Paul Reynaud Forms French Government During the critical early stages of World War II, Paul Reynaud assumes leadership of the French government, facing the imminent German invasion and military crisis.
• Discriminatory Employment Action at AVRO Dutch AVRO broadcasting company chairman Willem Vogt dismisses all Jewish employees, reflecting the discriminatory practices during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.

Events in 1940

May 21, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 21, 1940

Newspapers from May. 21, 1940

May 21, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1940 can also be written as 5/21/1940 in the US and as 21/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1940 in May 1940 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1940:

• Robert Budzynski

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1940:

• Billy Minter

  English footballer and manager (b. 1888).

• Ervin Mészáros

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on May 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1940 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:24 pm and setting at 06:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1940

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Someone born on May 21, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 23 days old,

or 4434 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31039 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1940?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 21, 1940.

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