Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 29th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 29, 1940What happened on Wednesday May 29, 1940?
About May 29th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: In a historic address to the British House of Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered his famous 'We shall fight' speech, rallying British resolve and determination in the face of Nazi aggression.
- Day of the week: May 29th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: The Ghost Breakers directed by George Marshall
More about May 29th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on May 29th, 1940.
May 29, 1940: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 29, 1940:
- Churchill's Defiant Speech In a historic address to the British House of Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered his famous 'We shall fight' speech, rallying British resolve and determination in the face of Nazi aggression.
- Madagascar Plan Proposed Franz Rademacher proposed the Madagascar Plan, a Nazi proposal for the mass deportation of European Jews to Madagascar, which was part of the broader Nazi strategy of Jewish displacement during the Holocaust.
- German Advance in Western Europe during World War II During the early stages of World War II, German forces captured strategic cities of Ostend and Ypres in Belgium, and Lille in France, significantly expanding their territorial control in Western Europe.
- Luftwaffe Bombs Paris The German Luftwaffe conducted its first bombing raid on Paris during World War II, escalating the conflict and demonstrating the expanding scope of aerial warfare.
- Nazi Occupation of the Netherlands Arthur Seyss-Inquart was officially installed as the Reich Commissioner of The Hague, Netherlands, marking a significant moment in the Nazi regime's administrative control over occupied territories.
- First Flight of the F4U Corsair Prototype The Vought XF4U-1, the prototype of the legendary F4U Corsair fighter aircraft, made its maiden flight. This aircraft would later become a crucial fighter for the United States during World War II.
- Adolf Kiefer Sets Swimming World Record Competitive swimmer Adolf Kiefer achieved a remarkable world record in the 100 yards backstroke, completing the distance in an impressive 58.8 seconds, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.
May 29, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was May 29, 1940?
May 29, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 150th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 29, 1940 can also be written as 5/29/1940 in the US and as 29/5/1940 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 29, 1940?
Famous people born on May 29, 1940:
- Farooq Leghari
Farooq Leghari was the 8th President of Pakistan, serving from 1993 to 1998.
- Taihō Kōki
Taihō Kōki was a legendary Japanese sumo wrestler who became the 48th yokozuna, the highest rank in professional sumo.
May 29, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
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.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 29, 1940! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
May 29, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 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 29, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 29, 1940 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 01:27 am and setting at 02:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1940
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on May 29, 1940?
Someone born on May 29, 1940 is:
84 years 11 months old,
or 1019 months and 15 days old,
or 4433 weeks
or 31031 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1940?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1940?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 29, 1940.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1940
