What are the important events that happened on May 4, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 4, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 4, 1942 is the 124th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 241 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 21, 1942 – 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 ‘hectaicosatetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $2,811.50. (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.
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 4, 1942 Historical Events
- 1942 –World War II: The Battle of the Coral Sea begins with an attack by aircraft from the United States aircraft carrier USS Yorktown on Japanese naval forces at Tulagi Island in the Solomon Islands. The Japanese forces had invaded Tulagi the day before.
Who were born on May 4, 1942?
- 1942 –Nickolas Ashford, American record producer, songwriter, and musician (Ashford and Simpson)
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