What are the important events that happened on May 22, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 22, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 22, 1942 is the 142^nd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 223 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 9, 1942 – a Friday. 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 ‘hectatetracontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $277.31. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini 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.

Horse is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 22, 1942 Historical Events

• 1942 –
  Mexico enters World War II on the side of the Allies.
• 1942 –
  The Steel Workers Organizing Committee disbands, and a new trade union, the United Steelworkers, is formed.
• 1942 –
  World War II: Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox enlists in the United States Marine Corps as a flight instructor.

Who were born on May 22, 1942?

• 1942 –
  Barbara Parkins, Canadian actress
• 1942 –
  Calvin Simon, American musician (P Funk)
• 1942 –
  Ted Kaczynski. American terrorist, known as the Unabomber

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