What happened on Friday May 31, 1940?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1940:

• Operation Dynamo Peak Evacuation Operation Dynamo reaches its most significant day, successfully rescuing 68,014 Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, marking a crucial moment in World War II's early stages.
• US Defense Program Expansion The United States government initiates a substantial defense program to modernize and enhance military capabilities in response to growing global tensions.
• Montgomery Leaves Dunkirk Area General-Major Bernard Montgomery departs from the Dunkirk region during the critical evacuation period of World War II.

Events in 1940

May 31, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 31, 1940

Newspapers from May. 31, 1940

May 31, 1940 was a Friday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1940 can also be written as 5/31/1940 in the US and as 31/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1940 in May 1940 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1940:

• Alain Duhamel

  Alain Duhamel is a renowned French political journalist known for his insightful commentary and analysis of French political landscape.

• Alfonso Guerra

  Alfonso Guerra is a prominent Spanish politician who served as vice-president in 1987 and played a significant role in Spain's democratic...

• Gilbert Louis

  Gilbert Louis is a French Catholic priest who has served as the 104th bishop of Chalons-en-Champagne since 1999.

• Lebbeus Woods
• Gilbert Shelton

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on May 31st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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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 31, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1940 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 04:08 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 31, 1940

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Someone born on May 31, 1940 is:

84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 14 days old,

or 4432 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31029 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1940?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 31, 1940.

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