What happened on Sunday May 31, 1942?

About May 31st, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a daring World War II naval operation, Imperial Japanese Navy midget submarines initiated a surprise attack on Sydney, Australia, marking a significant and audacious military engagement in the Pacific Theater.
  • Day of the week: May 31st, 1942 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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May 31, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1942:

  • Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney In a daring World War II naval operation, Imperial Japanese Navy midget submarines initiated a surprise attack on Sydney, Australia, marking a significant and audacious military engagement in the Pacific Theater.
  • Mexico Declares War on Axis Powers Mexico officially entered World War II by declaring war on Germany, Italy, and Japan, solidifying its alignment with the Allied powers and demonstrating its commitment to the international conflict.
  • Luftwaffe Bombing of Canterbury During World War II, the German Luftwaffe conducted an aerial bombing raid on the historic city of Canterbury, England, causing significant damage and contributing to the broader strategic bombing campaign against British civilian and military targets.
  • Completion of Grand Coulee Dam The massive Grand Coulee Dam, a critical infrastructure project on the Columbia River, was completed, representing a significant achievement in hydroelectric power generation and water resource management during World War II.
  • Sam Snead Wins PGA Championship Sam Snead, one of golf's most legendary players, secured victory at the 25th PGA Championship held at Seaview Country Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey, further establishing his reputation as a premier golfer during the early 1940s.

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May 31, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 31, 1942?


May 31, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 151st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1942 can also be written as 5/31/1942 in the US and as 31/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 31, 1942?


Famous people born on May 31, 1942:

  • Happy Hairston

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May 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1942:

  • Charles Charlemont

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May 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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May 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 08:03 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1942.

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How old is someone born on May 31, 1942?


Someone born on May 31, 1942 is:

82 years 11 months old,

or 995 months and 14 days old,

or 4328 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30299 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1942?

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, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 31, 1942.

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