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see horoscope and birth chart for May 27, 1940What happened on Monday May 27, 1940?
About May 27th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: The Dunkirk evacuation, codenamed Operation Dynamo, commenced with the first 7,669 British troops being evacuated across the English Channel. This critical military operation would ultimately save a significant portion of Allied forces from potential capture or destruction by German forces.
- Day of the week: May 27th, 1940 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Ghost Breakers directed by George Marshall
More about May 27th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on May 27th, 1940.
Table of contents
- May 27, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 27, 1940?
- Who was born on May 27, 1940?
- May 27, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- May 27, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 27, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 27, 1940?
- Back in 1940
May 27, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 27, 1940:
- Operation Dynamo: Dunkirk Evacuation Begins The Dunkirk evacuation, codenamed Operation Dynamo, commenced with the first 7,669 British troops being evacuated across the English Channel. This critical military operation would ultimately save a significant portion of Allied forces from potential capture or destruction by German forces.
- Belgium Surrenders to Germany During the early stages of World War II, Belgium officially surrendered to Nazi Germany, marking a significant moment in the German invasion of Western Europe and dramatically altering the strategic landscape of the war.
- Royal Norfolk Regiment Massacre at Dunkirk In a tragic war crime, 97 out of 99 members of a Royal Norfolk Regiment unit were massacred while attempting to surrender at Dunkirk. The German commander responsible, Captain Fritz Knoechlein, was later tried and executed for his war crimes.
- Allied Troops Evacuation from Dunkirk The massive evacuation of Allied troops began from Dunkirk, France, across the English Channel, representing a critical moment of strategic withdrawal during the early stages of World War II.
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What day of the week was May 27, 1940?
Who was born on May 27, 1940?
Famous people born on May 27, 1940:
- Lindy Infante
American football coach who led the Indianapolis Colts from 1996-1997, known for his professional coaching career in the NFL.
- Pierre Bilger
Prominent French business executive who served as CEO of Alstom, a major international industrial and infrastructure company.
- René Koering
May 27, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
May 27, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 27, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 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 27, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 27, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:24 am and setting at 12:23 pm.
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 27, 1940
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Someone born on May 27, 1940 is:
84 years 9 months old,
or 1017 months and 23 days old,
or 4425 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30980 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1940?
There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 27th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 27, 1940.
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