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see horoscope and birth chart for May 29, 1942What happened on Friday May 29, 1942?
About May 29th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 42, which strategically canceled Operation Isabella and replaced it with Case Anton, signaling significant changes in Nazi military planning.
- Day of the week: May 29th, 1942 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about May 29th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on May 29th, 1942.
Table of contents
- May 29, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 29, 1942?
- Who was born on May 29, 1942?
- May 29, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- May 29, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 29, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 29, 1942?
- Back in 1942
May 29, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 29, 1942:
- Hitler's Strategic Directive No. 42 During World War II, Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 42, which strategically canceled Operation Isabella and replaced it with Case Anton, signaling significant changes in Nazi military planning.
- Bing Crosby Records 'White Christmas' Bing Crosby recorded Irving Berlin's timeless holiday classic 'White Christmas' with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers, which would later become the best-selling Christmas album in music history.
- Yankee Doodle Dandy Film Premiere The iconic biographical musical film 'Yankee Doodle Dandy,' celebrating the life of legendary Broadway composer and performer George M. Cohan, premiered in New York City, starring James Cagney in a career-defining role.
- Thai Language Spelling Reform The Thai government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram, initiated a comprehensive spelling reform to standardize and modernize the Thai language.
- Pierre Bourque's Birth Pierre Bourque, who would later serve as Mayor of Montreal from 1994 to 2001, was born on this date, marking the beginning of a significant political career in Quebec's largest city.
May 29, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 29, 1942?
Famous people born on May 29, 1942:
- Stanley B. Prusiner
Renowned neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner who discovered prions, revolutionizing understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.
- Kevin Conway
Renowned American actor and film director known for his distinctive character roles in film and television.
- Pierre Bourque
Canadian politician who served as the 40th mayor of Montreal, playing a significant role in the city's municipal governance during his...
May 29, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 29, 1942:
- John Barrymore
- Icilio Calzecchi Onesti
- Akiko Yosano
May 29, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th 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 29, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 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 29, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 29, 1942 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:40 pm and setting at 06:05 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 29, 1942
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Someone born on May 29, 1942 is:
82 years 11 months old,
or 995 months and 15 days old,
or 4328 weeks and 5 days old,
or 30301 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1942?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 29, 1942.
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Back in 1942
