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see horoscope and birth chart for May 28, 1940What happened on Tuesday May 28, 1940?
About May 28th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: At 0400 hours, King Leopold III of Belgium unconditionally surrenders the Belgian army to German forces during World War II, marking a significant moment in the early stages of the conflict.
- Day of the week: May 28th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- 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 28th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on May 28th, 1940.
Table of contents
- May 28, 1940: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 28, 1940?
- Who was born on May 28, 1940?
- May 28, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
- May 28, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 28, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 28, 1940?
- Back in 1940
May 28, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 28, 1940:
- Belgium's Surrender to Nazi Germany At 0400 hours, King Leopold III of Belgium unconditionally surrenders the Belgian army to German forces during World War II, marking a significant moment in the early stages of the conflict.
- Allied Victory in Narvik, Norway Norwegian, French, Polish, and British forces successfully recapture the strategic town of Narvik in Norway, marking the first significant infantry victory for the Allies during World War II.
- Irving Berlin's Musical Premiere Irving Berlin's musical comedy "Louisiana Purchase" makes its debut in New York City, showcasing the vibrant entertainment scene during the early years of World War II.
- Death of Adriaan J Enscredt Adriaan J Enscredt, director of the renowned Dutch printing company Joh Enscredt, passes away at the age of 50.
May 28, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 28, 1940?
May 28, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 149th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 28, 1940 can also be written as 5/28/1940 in the US and as 28/5/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 28, 1940?
Famous people born on May 28, 1940:
- Maeve Binchy
Renowned Irish novelist and playwright known for her warm, engaging storytelling and significant contributions to contemporary Irish...
- Betty Shabazz
Prominent educator, activist, and widow of Malcolm X, who dedicated her life to civil rights and education after her husband's...
May 28, 1940: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 28, 1940:
- Walter Connolly
- Federico Carlo d'Assia-Kassel
- Josef Meissner
May 28, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 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 28, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 28, 1940 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:56 am and setting at 01:19 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 28, 1940
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Someone born on May 28, 1940 is:
84 years 11 months old,
or 1019 months and 16 days old,
or 4433 weeks and 1 day old,
or 31032 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 1940?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 28, 1940.
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