What happened on Thursday May 29, 1941?

About May 29th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 29, 1941, pro-Axis Iraqi leader Rashid Ali al-Gaylani and his supporters, including the influential Amin al-Husseini, fled Iraq as British troops approached Baghdad. This escape marked the collapse of their political and military resistance against British forces, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East during World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 29th, 1941 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

More about May 29th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on May 29th, 1941.

history

May 29, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 29, 1941:

  • Pro-Axis Iraqi Leadership Escapes Baghdad On May 29, 1941, pro-Axis Iraqi leader Rashid Ali al-Gaylani and his supporters, including the influential Amin al-Husseini, fled Iraq as British troops approached Baghdad. This escape marked the collapse of their political and military resistance against British forces, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East during World War II.
  • German Military Mission Retreats from Iraq On May 29, 1941, members of the German military mission were forced to flee Iraq as British troops advanced towards Baghdad. This retreat marked a significant moment in the broader context of World War II, signaling the weakening of Axis influence in the Middle Eastern region.
  • Disney Animators Strike at Disney Studios On May 29, 1941, approximately 293 Disney animators, members of the Screen Cartoonists Guild, initiated a significant labor protest at Disney Studios in the United States. The strike was well-supported, with over 1,000 picketers appearing within the first hour, demonstrating strong solidarity among animation workers demanding better working conditions and fair treatment.

Events in 1941

May 29, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from May. 29, 1941

Newspapers from May. 29, 1941

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was May 29, 1941?


May 29, 1941 was a Thursday and it was the 149th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1941 can also be written as 5/29/1941 in the US and as 29/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 29th, 1941 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for May 29, 1941
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on May 29, 1941?


Famous people born on May 29, 1941:

  • Bob Simon

    Renowned CBS News correspondent who covered major international conflicts and won multiple Emmy Awards for his distinguished journalism...

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on May 29th

RIP

May 29, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1941:

  • Léo-Pol Morin

    Canadian composer and educator of piano (d. 1941).

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on May 29th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was May 29, 1941 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
zodiac

May 29, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

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, 1941! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

May 29, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Snake 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 birth
zodiac

May 29, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

14%

The moon phase on May 29, 1941 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 1941 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, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:27 am and setting at 11:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1941.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1941


Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1941

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on May 29, 1941?


Someone born on May 29, 1941 is:

83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 5 days old,

or 4379 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30656 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, 1941?

There are 26 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, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 29, 1941.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Thursday May 29, 1941