Tuesday May 07, 1940: on this day

May 07, 1940 was the 128th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 07, 1940 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 07, 1940, who was born and died on May 07, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 07, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Waterloo Bridge, directed by Mervyn LeRoy), TV series (e.g. Nbc News (1940 Tv Series)) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 7th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 07, 1940?


May 07, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 128th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1940 can also be written as 5/7/1940 in the US and as 7/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 07, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 1940:

  • Winston churchill becomes prime minister of britain
  • World war ii: the norway debate in the british house of commons begins, and leads to the replacement of prime minister neville chamberlain with winston churchill three days later.

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May 07, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 07, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 07, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 07, 1940 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 07, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:00 am and setting at 09:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1940 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1940.

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Who was born on May 07, 1940?


Famous people born on May 07, 1940:

  • Angela Carter

    Renowned British author known for her magical realism and feminist themes.

  • Armando Krieger

    Armando krieger is a renowned composer known for his contributions to classical music.

  • Dave Chambers

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Jim Connors

    American radio personality (born 1940).

  • John Irvin

    Actor (moment in time).

  • Vasilis N Triantafillidis

    Greek actor and comedian.

  • Steven Blaisse
  • Ambrogio Ciranna
  • Jerry Harkness
  • Marek Gołąb
  • Eugène Gerards
  • Maria Gabriella Luccioli

Whose famous birthday is on May 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 7th:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Aidy Bryant
    Aidy Bryant

    American actress and comedian known for her work on Saturday Night Live.

  • Traci Lords
    Traci Lords

    American porno actress and noted porno star tracy lords was named after jack lord, her idol on tv's "hawaii five-o.

  • Ashwini Bhave
    Ashwini Bhave

    Indian actress known for her work in Marathi and Hindi films.

  • Gary Cooper
    Gary Cooper

    American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.

  • Véronique Jannot
    Véronique Jannot

    Alain delon discovered her as a french actress and singer.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • David Tomlinson
    David Tomlinson

    Scotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).

  • Amy Heckerling
    Amy Heckerling

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Darren McGavin
    Darren McGavin

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

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May 07, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 21 days old,

or 4377 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30641 days old,

if you were born on May 07, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 1940?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 07, 1940.

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May 07, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 1940:

  • George Lansbury

    English journalist and politician (b. 1859).

  • János Boksay

What famous deaths happened on May 7th?

Famous deaths on May 7th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Guy Williams
    Guy Williams

    Actor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.

  • Dawn Addams
    Dawn Addams

    British actress, on-screen since 1951 in international films, with three years in hollywood.

  • Colin Blakely
    Colin Blakely

    Bangor, north ireland -- actor.

  • Machiko Soga
    Machiko Soga

    Japanese actress and voice actor (d. 2006).

  • Tawny Kitaen
    Tawny Kitaen

    Tawny kitaen was an american actress known for her roles in movies like 'bachelor party' and for appearing in several music videos for the...

  • Warner Baxter
    Warner Baxter

    American actor who was born 1918 and had a long, successful career.

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    Actress (phantom opera), dies in 89.

  • Elber Hubbard

    American writer and philosopher known for his essays and short stories.

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May 07, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 07, 1940:

  • USA - National Masturbation Day (Declared by Good_Vibrations_(sex_toy_business)) Now in its 11th year - [1][2][3][4][5]
  • Blessed Gisela (died 1060)
  • Bulgaria - Radio and Television Day (see above)
  • Russia - Radio Day (commemorating the work of Alexander Popov)

Saints celebrated on May 07, 1940:

  • Saint Flavia Domitilla
  • Saint Domitian of Huy, apostle of the Meuse valley

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May 07, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 07, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Lucile Watson, Virginia Field

Country: United States of America

Torrid Zone

Torrid Zone

Release year: 1940

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Pat O'Brien, Andy Devine

Flight Angels

Flight Angels

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: Virginia Bruce, Dennis Morgan, Wayne Morris, Ralph Bellamy

I Was an Adventuress

I Was an Adventuress

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Vera Zorina, Richard Greene, Erich von Stroheim, Peter Lorre

Beyond Tomorrow

Beyond Tomorrow

Release year: 1940

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith, Charles Winninger, Alex Melesh

May 07, 1940: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 07, 1940 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Release year: 1940

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Who was the US President on May 07, 1940?

On May 07, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 07, 1940?

On May 07, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 07, 1940?

On May 07, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 7th?

May 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 7th, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war 2019, 2019 western libya offensive: a pro-gna mirage f1 fighter plane was shot down by the libyan national army over tripoli. the pilot, who claimed to be portuguese but his identity could not be confirmed by the portuguese ministry of foreign affairs, was captured and taken into custody. the lna's media outlet released photos showing the injured pilot flanked and assisted by lna officials.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: saudi-led coalition airstrikes destroy sana'a presidential palace, yemen. at least six people were killed and 30 injured. officials from the coalition claim that they targeted high-ranking houthi officials.
  • 2017 - After a collision between a truck and bus in vietnam's gia lai province, at least 11 people have been killed.

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What happened in 1940?

1940 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WPG-AM in Atlantic City, New Jersey consolidates with WBIL andWOV as new WOV
  • FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
  • Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands under censorship

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What was the calendar for May 1940?

May 1940 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1940 calendar looked like.

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