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see horoscope and birth chart for May 26, 1940What happened on Sunday May 26, 1940?
About May 26th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: Operation Dynamo commenced, initiating the massive evacuation of defeated Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, France. This critical maritime rescue operation would save over 338,000 British and French soldiers from certain capture or destruction.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1940 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Lightning Strikes West directed by Harry L. Fraser
More about May 26th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on May 26th, 1940.
Table of contents
- May 26, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 26, 1940?
- Who was born on May 26, 1940?
- May 26, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 26, 1940?
- Back in 1940
May 26, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1940:
- Operation Dynamo Begins Operation Dynamo commenced, initiating the massive evacuation of defeated Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, France. This critical maritime rescue operation would save over 338,000 British and French soldiers from certain capture or destruction.
- Siege of Calais Ends in Surrender During World War II, the Siege of Calais concluded with the surrender of the British and French garrison to German forces, marking a significant moment in the early stages of the German invasion of France.
- German Forces Capture Boulogne and Calais German military forces successfully captured the strategic French coastal towns of Boulogne and Calais, further advancing their invasion of France during World War II.
- Leadership Change in British Army Sir John Dill replaced Edmund Ironside as Chief of the General Staff, bringing new leadership to the British Army during the critical early years of World War II.
- British Cruiser Curlew Sunk The British cruiser Curlew was sunk during the Battle of Dunkirk, contributing to the significant naval losses suffered by the Allies during this tumultuous period.
May 26, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 26, 1940?
Who was born on May 26, 1940?
Famous people born on May 26, 1940:
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Levon HelmLegendary drummer and founding member of The Band, a pioneering rock group known for their influential Americana and roots music.
May 26, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
May 26, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 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 26, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:48 pm and setting at 11:26 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 26, 1940
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Someone born on May 26, 1940 is:
84 years 11 months old,
or 1019 months and 18 days old,
or 4433 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31034 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1940?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 26, 1940.
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Back in 1940
