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see horoscope and birth chart for May 26, 1942What happened on Tuesday May 26, 1942?
About May 26th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: German occupying forces in Belgium implemented discriminatory policies by mandating that all Jewish citizens wear a yellow Star of David, a deeply humiliating and dangerous marking that would later facilitate deportation to concentration camps.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1942 was a Tuesday
- 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 26th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 26th, 1942.
Table of contents
- May 26, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 26, 1942?
- Who was born on May 26, 1942?
- May 26, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 26, 1942?
- Back in 1942
May 26, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1942:
- Nazi Persecution of Belgian Jews German occupying forces in Belgium implemented discriminatory policies by mandating that all Jewish citizens wear a yellow Star of David, a deeply humiliating and dangerous marking that would later facilitate deportation to concentration camps.
- Anglo-Soviet Alliance Signed Great Britain and the Soviet Union signed a comprehensive 20-year mutual defense treaty in London, pledging to fight Nazi Germany together and commit to not negotiating a separate peace. This strategic alliance was crucial in coordinating efforts against the Axis powers during World War II.
- Battle of Bir Hakeim A critical World War II battle in North Africa where Free French forces under Brigadier General Marie-Pierre Koenig courageously defended their position against German and Italian forces led by General Erwin Rommel. This strategic engagement was part of the larger Battle of Gazala in the Western Desert Campaign.
May 26, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 26, 1942?
May 26, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1942 can also be written as 5/26/1942 in the US and as 26/5/1942 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 26, 1942?
Famous people born on May 26, 1942:
- Levon Helm
Legendary drummer and vocalist of the iconic rock group The Band, known for his distinctive voice and pivotal role in American roots music.
May 26, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1942:
- Libero Bovio
- Emil Ernst
- Frederick Ruckstull
- Annibale Sterzi
May 26, 1942: 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, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 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 26, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 04:05 pm and setting at 03:53 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 26, 1942
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on May 26, 1942?
Someone born on May 26, 1942 is:
82 years 11 months old,
or 995 months and 18 days old,
or 4329 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30304 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1942?
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, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 26, 1942.
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Back in 1942
