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see horoscope and birth chart for May 24, 1942What happened on Sunday May 24, 1942?
About May 24th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: General Joseph Warren Stilwell, nicknamed 'Vinegar Joe,' arrived in Burma after a grueling 140-mile retreat through dense jungle terrain. His arrival coincided with the catastrophic collapse of the Allied defense in Burma, a strategic setback that effectively severed China's critical land and sea supply routes during World War II.
- Day of the week: May 24th, 1942 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about May 24th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 24th, 1942.
Table of contents
- May 24, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 24, 1942?
- Who was born on May 24, 1942?
- May 24, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- May 24, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 24, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 24, 1942?
- Back in 1942
May 24, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 24, 1942:
- General Stilwell's Challenging Burma Retreat General Joseph Warren Stilwell, nicknamed 'Vinegar Joe,' arrived in Burma after a grueling 140-mile retreat through dense jungle terrain. His arrival coincided with the catastrophic collapse of the Allied defense in Burma, a strategic setback that effectively severed China's critical land and sea supply routes during World War II.
- Birth of Ali Bacher, South African Cricket Legend Ali Bacher was born, who would later become a prominent South African cricket player, serving as a notable batsman and captain during the 1960s. His contributions significantly impacted South African cricket during a complex political era.
- Derek Quinn of Freddie and the Dreamers Derek Quinn, guitarist for the popular British band Freddie and the Dreamers, was born. The band would later become known for their hit song 'I'm Telling You Now' and their distinctive musical style in the 1960s pop scene.
May 24, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 24, 1942?
Who was born on May 24, 1942?
Famous people born on May 24, 1942:
- Sir J. Fraser Stoddart
Prize laureate for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.
- Ichirō Ozawa
Influential Japanese politician known for his significant role in shaping modern Japanese political landscape and serving as a key figure in...
- James Fraser Stoddart
May 24, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 24, 1942:
- Ivan Horbačevs'kyj
- William MacKinnon
May 24, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 24, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 24, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 01:53 pm and setting at 02:44 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 24, 1942
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Someone born on May 24, 1942 is:
82 years 11 months old,
or 995 months and 9 days old,
or 4327 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30295 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1942?
There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 24, 1942.
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