Sunday May 26, 1940: on this day

May 26, 1940 was the 147th day of the year 1940, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 26, 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 26, 1940, who was born and died on May 26, 1940, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1940, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lightning Strikes West, directed by Harry L. Fraser), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1940 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1940?


May 26, 1940 was a Sunday and it was the 147th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1940 can also be written as 5/26/1940 in the US and as 26/5/1940 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1940:

  • Operation dynamo begins evacuating defeated allied troops from dunkirk
  • World war ii: operation dynamo: in northern france, allied forces begin a massive evacuation from dunkirk, france.
  • World war ii: the siege of calais ends with the surrender of the british and french garrison.

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May 26, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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 26, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 26, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:48 pm and setting at 11:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.

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Who was born on May 26, 1940?


Famous people born on May 26, 1940:

  • Levon Helm
    Levon Helm

    American singer-songwriter, drummer, producer, and actor (d. 2012).

  • Monique Gagnon-Tremblay

    Canadian academic and politician, deputy premier of quebec.

  • Fabrizio Abbate
  • Maurice Boulois
  • Giancarlo Magi

Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

  • Lauryn Hill
    Lauryn Hill

    Lauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...

  • Pam Grier
    Pam Grier

    Pam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.

  • Corinne Le Poulain
    Corinne Le Poulain

    French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.

  • James Arness
    James Arness

    American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois

    American actress.

  • Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin

    Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).

  • Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox

    Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.

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May 26, 1940: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 2 days old,

or 4374 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30622 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 1940.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1940?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 26, 1940.

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May 26, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1940:

  • Guglielmo di Prussia
  • Francesco Buonanno

What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Jean Constantin
    Jean Constantin

    French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

  • George Brent
    George Brent

    Actor (baby face.

  • Sharon Lynn
    Sharon Lynn

    Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.

  • Cybele

    Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.

  • Phinneas Newborn

    Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Zeki Velidi Togan

    Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

  • Fount Haines

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Adamae Davis

    Renowned jazz singer and performer.

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May 26, 1940: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1940:

  • Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
  • Georgia - National Day
  • Poland - Mother's Day
  • Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1940:

  • Saint Germain of Paris
  • Saint William of Aquitaine
  • Saint Simitrius
  • Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
  • Saint Lambert (d.1154)
  • Saint Berenger (died 1093)

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May 26, 1940: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1940 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lightning Strikes West

Lightning Strikes West

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Harry L. Fraser

Starring: Ken Maynard, Claire Rochelle, Bob Terry, Michael Vallon

Bad Man from Red Butte

Bad Man from Red Butte

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Johnny Mack Brown, Bob Baker, Fuzzy Knight, Anne Gwynne

Our Town

Our Town

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: William Holden, Martha Scott, Fay Bainter, Beulah Bondi

Country: United States of America

Island of Doomed Men

Island of Doomed Men

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Peter Lorre, Rochelle Hudson, Robert Wilcox, Don Beddoe

You Can't Fool Your Wife

You Can't Fool Your Wife

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Ray McCarey

Starring: Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Robert Coote, William Halligan

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Who was the US President on May 26, 1940?

On May 26, 1940 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1940?

On May 26, 1940 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1940?

On May 26, 1940 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 26th?

May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
  • 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.

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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.

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