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see horoscope and birth chart for May 23, 1940What happened on Thursday May 23, 1940?
About May 23rd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 23, 1940, during the early stages of World War II, British Royal Air Force (RAF) Spitfire fighters engaged in their first significant aerial combat with German Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters over the skies of France. This dogfight represented a critical moment in aerial warfare, showcasing the technological prowess and pilot skills of both the British and German air forces.
- Day of the week: May 23rd, 1940 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Lightning Strikes West directed by Harry L. Fraser
More about May 23rd, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on May 23rd, 1940.
Table of contents
- May 23, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 23, 1940?
- Who was born on May 23, 1940?
- May 23, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 23, 1940?
- Back in 1940
May 23, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1940:
- First Major Air Battle of World War II: Spitfires vs Luftwaffe On May 23, 1940, during the early stages of World War II, British Royal Air Force (RAF) Spitfire fighters engaged in their first significant aerial combat with German Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters over the skies of France. This dogfight represented a critical moment in aerial warfare, showcasing the technological prowess and pilot skills of both the British and German air forces.
May 23, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 23, 1940?
May 23, 1940 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1940 can also be written as 5/23/1940 in the US and as 23/5/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 23, 1940?
Famous people born on May 23, 1940:
- Gérard Larrousse
Legendary French racing driver who dominated endurance racing, winning the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans twice in 1973 and 1974.
- Rennie Davis
Prominent American political activist and member of the Chicago Seven, a group of anti-Vietnam War protesters.
- Bjorn Johansen
Norwegian saxophonist (d. 2002).
- Cora Sadosky
Argentinian mathematician and academic (d. 2010).
- Patrick Hoguet
May 23, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1940:
- Paul Nizan
French intellectual, journalist, and novelist known for his critical works and political engagement.
- Gaston Billotte
- René Eucher
- Giuseppe Tusini
May 23, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal 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 23, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1940 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 08:29 am.
The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.
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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1940
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on May 23, 1940?
Someone born on May 23, 1940 is:
85 years 1 month old,
or 1021 months and 9 days old,
or 4440 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31086 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1940?
There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 23, 1940.
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Back in 1940
