What happened on Saturday May 25, 1940?

About May 25th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Dunkirk commenced, a critical military engagement during World War II that would become a pivotal moment in the early stages of the war. This battle would involve the massive evacuation of Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, France.
  • Day of the week: May 25th, 1940 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Lightning Strikes West directed by Harry L. Fraser

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May 25, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1940:

  • Battle of Dunkirk Begins The Battle of Dunkirk commenced, a critical military engagement during World War II that would become a pivotal moment in the early stages of the war. This battle would involve the massive evacuation of Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, France.
  • First Clinical Use of Penicillin Howard Florey successfully conducted the first clinical trials of penicillin by treating mice, marking a groundbreaking moment in medical science that would revolutionize healthcare and save millions of lives in the coming decades.
  • German 2nd Panzer Division Captures Boulogne-sur-Mer During World War II, the German 2nd Panzer Division successfully captured the strategic port of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The surrender of the last French and British troops marked the end of the Battle of Boulogne, signaling a significant German advance during the early stages of the war.
  • British Troops Ordered to Retreat to Dunkirk British military forces were ordered to retreat to Dunkirk, a strategic movement that would become crucial in preserving a significant portion of Allied troops during the early stages of World War II.
  • Golden Gate International Exposition Reopens The Golden Gate International Exposition reopened on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, continuing to showcase technological and cultural achievements during a tumultuous period in world history.

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May 25, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 25, 1940?


May 25, 1940 was a Saturday and it was the 146th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1940 can also be written as 5/25/1940 in the US and as 25/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 25, 1940?


Famous people born on May 25, 1940:

  • Nobuyoshi Araki

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May 25, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1940:

  • Joseph De Grasse
  • Walter Roper Lawrence

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May 25, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 25, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 25, 1940 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 11:06 pm and setting at 10:27 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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How old is someone born on May 25, 1940?


Someone born on May 25, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 19 days old,

or 4433 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31035 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1940?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 25, 1940.

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