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see horoscope and birth chart for May 21, 1942What happened on Thursday May 21, 1942?
About May 21st, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: In a significant moment of World War II, Mexico officially declared war against Nazi Germany following the deliberate sinking of the Mexican oil tanker 'Faja de Oro' by German submarine U-160 near Key West. This act of aggression prompted Mexico to join the Allied powers, demonstrating the global reach of the conflict.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 1942 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
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Table of contents
- May 21, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 21, 1942?
- Who was born on May 21, 1942?
- May 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 21, 1942?
- Back in 1942
May 21, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1942:
- Mexico Declares War on Nazi Germany In a significant moment of World War II, Mexico officially declared war against Nazi Germany following the deliberate sinking of the Mexican oil tanker 'Faja de Oro' by German submarine U-160 near Key West. This act of aggression prompted Mexico to join the Allied powers, demonstrating the global reach of the conflict.
- Allied Convoy PQ 16 Departs for Russia During World War II, Great Britain's Allied Convoy PQ 16 departed for the Soviet Union, carrying critical war supplies and equipment to support the Soviet war effort against Nazi Germany. These Arctic convoys were crucial in maintaining the vital supply line between Western Allies and the Soviet Union.
- Mexican Oil Tanker Faja de Oro Sunk The Mexican oil tanker Faja de Oro was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by German submarine U-106, an act that would ultimately lead to Mexico's declaration of war against Nazi Germany.
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What day of the week was May 21, 1942?
May 21, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1942 can also be written as 5/21/1942 in the US and as 21/5/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 21, 1942?
Famous people born on May 21, 1942:
- David Hunt
Baron Hunt of Wirral, prominent English politician who served as Secretary of State for Wales during his political career.
- Robert C Springer in Saint Louis
US Marine Corps Colonel and NASA astronaut who participated in space missions STS-29 and STS-38.
- Danny Ongais
American race car driver known for his competitive racing career and significant contributions to motorsports.
- John Konrads
Australian competitive swimmer who made notable achievements in international swimming competitions.
- Robert Springer
- Ivo Viktor
May 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
May 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1942 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 01:03 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1942.
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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1942
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Someone born on May 21, 1942 is:
82 years 11 months old,
or 995 months and 23 days old,
or 4329 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30309 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1942?
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, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 21, 1942.
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