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see horoscope and birth chart for May 22, 1942What happened on Friday May 22, 1942?
About May 22nd, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: Mexico officially enters World War II on the side of the Allies, declaring war on Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan, marking a significant commitment to the Allied war effort in the Pacific and European theaters.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 1942 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about May 22nd, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 1942.
Table of contents
- May 22, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 22, 1942?
- Who was born on May 22, 1942?
- May 22, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 22, 1942?
- Back in 1942
May 22, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1942:
- Mexico Enters World War II Mexico officially enters World War II on the side of the Allies, declaring war on Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan, marking a significant commitment to the Allied war effort in the Pacific and European theaters.
- Townsville Mutiny A significant racial tension incident occurs in Townsville, Australia, where approximately 600 African-American servicemen mutinied in response to persistent racial abuse by white officers. The incident resulted in at least one fatality and required Australian troops to intervene.
- Ted Williams Enlists in Marine Corps Baseball star Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox volunteers for military service, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps as a flight instructor during World War II, demonstrating the widespread patriotic response of professional athletes to the war effort.
- United Steelworkers Union Formation The Steel Workers Organizing Committee disbands and transforms into the United Steelworkers, a significant moment in American labor history that consolidated worker representation in the steel industry.
May 22, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 22, 1942?
Who was born on May 22, 1942?
Famous people born on May 22, 1942:
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Barbara ParkinsCanadian actress known for her roles in 'Peyton Place' and the psychological thriller 'Asylum', a prominent television and film actress of...
- Ted Kaczynski
Infamous American domestic terrorist known as the Unabomber, who conducted a nationwide bombing campaign between 1978 and 1995, ultimately...
- Calvin Simon
American rock singer, member of the influential funk band Funkadelic, known for hit song 'One Nation Under a Groove'.
- Richard Oakes
Native American civil rights activist who was instrumental in the Indigenous rights movement, died in 1972.
- Pallo Jordan
South African politician associated with the African National Congress and Radio Freedom during the anti-apartheid movement.
- Francis Lorentz
- Roger Brown
- Richard Oakes (activist)
- Antonio Puri Purini
May 22, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
May 22, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 22, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1942 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 01:38 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 22, 1942
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on May 22, 1942?
Someone born on May 22, 1942 is:
83 years 1 month old,
or 997 months and 4 days old,
or 4335 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30351 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1942?
There are 330 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, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 22, 1942.
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Back in 1942
