What happened on Thursday May 22, 1941?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1941:

• Hannah Arendt Arrives in the United States Renowned philosopher Hannah Arendt, her husband Heinrich Blucher, and other refugees fleeing Nazi persecution arrived at Ellis Island aboard the SS Guine, symbolizing the intellectual exodus from Europe during the Holocaust.
• British Naval Losses near Crete In a significant naval engagement during World War II, the Luftwaffe successfully bombed and sank three British naval vessels - the cruisers Fiji and Gloucester, and the destroyer Greyhound - in waters around Crete, demonstrating the German air force's maritime combat capabilities.
• Anti-Semitic Legislation in Croatia Croatian authorities implemented discriminatory policies by requiring Jews to wear yellow badges, a stark manifestation of the Nazi-aligned regime's persecution of Jewish populations during World War II.
• British Military Operation in Baghdad British troops launched an attack on Baghdad during the Anglo-Iraqi War, escalating military tensions in the region and demonstrating the strategic importance of Iraq during World War II.
• British Forces Capture Fallujah during Anglo-Iraqi War During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops successfully took control of the strategically important city of Fallujah in Iraq, marking a significant military operation in the Middle Eastern theater of World War II.
• German Submarine Expansion The German Navy commissioned three submarines - U-373, U-402, and U-571 - further expanding its naval capabilities during World War II and intensifying the Battle of the Atlantic.
• Allied Forces Capture Sodo, Ethiopia Allied forces successfully captured the town of Sodo in Ethiopia, contributing to the broader East African Campaign during World War II and demonstrating the global nature of the conflict.

Events in 1941

May 22, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1941

Newspapers from May. 22, 1941

May 22, 1941 was a Thursday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1941 can also be written as 5/22/1941 in the US and as 22/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1941 in May 1941 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1941:

• Menzies Campbell

  Prominent Scottish Liberal Democrat politician and former Olympic sprinter who later became leader of the Liberal Democrats.

• Paul Winfield in Los Angeles

  Acclaimed African American actor known for roles in Star Trek II, Huckleberry Finn, and Mars Attacks, with a distinguished career in film...

• Ronald Isley

  Member of the famous R&B group The Isley Brothers, known for their significant contributions to soul and funk music.

• Walter Campbell

  Scottish Liberal Democrat politician who served as a member of parliament after being elected in the 1987 general election.

• Alec Monteath
• Monique Denise (politician)

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on May 22nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1941 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 05:52 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 22, 1941

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Someone born on May 22, 1941 is:

84 years and 2 days old,

or 1008 months and 2 days old,

or 4383 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30683 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1941?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 22, 1941.

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