What are the important events that happened on May 15, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 15, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 15, 1940 is the 136th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 230 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 2, 1940 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘hectatriacontahexagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $288.29. (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.
Do people and celebrities interest you? Discover all the May 15 famous birthdays who share your special day. Learn some fun facts about your birthday! (Sponsored link)
May 15, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, California.
- 1940 –USS Sailfish (SS-192) recommissioned, originally the USS Squalus.
- 1940 –World War II: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
Who were born on May 15, 1940?
- 1940 –Don Nelson, American professional basketball coach
- 1940 –Lainie Kazan, American actress and singer
- 1940 –Roger Ailes, American businessman
Who died on May 15, 1940?
- 1940 –Menno ter Braak, Dutch author and polemicist (b. 1902)
Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters IIWOSATUP? Check your answers here: Word solver IIWOSATUP. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)