What are the important events that happened on May 13, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 13, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 13, 1940 is the 134th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 232 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 30, 1940 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectatriacontatetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,441.90. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Dragon is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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May 13, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands flees her country to Great Britain after the Nazi invasion. Princess Juliana takes her children to Canada for their safety.
- 1940 –World War II: Germany’s conquest of France begins as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his “blood, toil, tears, and sweat” speech to the House of Commons.
Who were born on May 13, 1940?
- 1940 –Bruce Chatwin, British writer (d. 1989)
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