Thursday May 21, 1942: on this day

May 21, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1942 can also be written as 5/21/1942 in the US and as 21/5/1942 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1942 in May 1942 calendar

Here's what happened on May 21, 1942:

• Wwii: mexico declares war against nazi germany after the sinking of the mexican tanker ''faja de oro'' by the german u-boat, u-160, off key west.

May 21, 1942: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st 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 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 01:03 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 21, 1942

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Famous people born on May 21, 1942:

• Joseth Jacobs

  Joseth Jacobs is an American entrepreneur and investor, known for co-founding the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins.

• John Konrads

  Australian swimmer (d. 2021).

• Danny Ongais

  American race car driver (d. 2022).

• David Hunt

  Baron hunt of wirral, english politician, secretary of state for wales.

• Lynn Davies

  Athlete.

• Robert C Springer in Saint Louis

  Missouri, usa, colonel us marine corp/astronaut, sts-29, sts-38).

• Margaret Spevik

  British homicide victim.

• Giovanni Giuga
• Robert Springer
• Ivo Viktor
• Piero Patrussi
• Humberto Serrano

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

• Raymond Burr

  Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

• Tom Daley

  Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

• Nick Cassavetes

  American screenwriter and actor.

• Fats Waller

  American musician (born 1904).

• Kay Kendall

  British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

• Mutya Buena

  English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

• Al Franken

  He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

• Fairuza Balk

  Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

• Judge Reinhold

  Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

• Eduardo Verástegui

  Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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Someone born on May 21, 1942 is:

82 years and 23 days old,

or 984 months and 23 days old,

or 4282 weeks

or 29974 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1942?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 21, 1942.

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Famous people died on May 21, 1942:

• George Antonius

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

• John Garfield

  American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

• John Gielgud

  English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

• Vaughn Monroe

  American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

• Andrea Leeds

  Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

• Seville

  Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

• Jane Addams

  American feminist and social worker.

• Dovey Roundtree

  Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

• Tyronza Cornelius

  Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

• Dovey Johnson Roundtree

  Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

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Holidays on May 21, 1942:

• Equals-to-the-Apostles
• Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
• Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1942:

• International Tea Day
• World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1942:

• Saint Constantine the Great
• Saints Constantine and Helena
• Saint Mireille
• Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
• Saint Goderik