What are the important events that happened on May 8, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 8, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 8, 1940 is the 129th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 237 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 25, 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 ‘hectaicosaenneagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $14,056.50. (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.
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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Who were born on May 8, 1940?
- 1940 –Emilio Delgado, American actor
- 1940 –Irwin Cotler, Canadian politician
- 1940 –Peter Benchley, American author (d. 2006)
- 1940 –Ricky Nelson, American singer (d. 1985)
- 1940 –Toni Tennille, American singer
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