What are the important events that happened on May 14, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 14, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 14, 1940 is the 135th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 231 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 1, 1940 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘hectatriacontapentagon’ day.
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If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,480.85. (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 14, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –The Yermolayev Yer-2, a long-range Soviet medium bomber, has its first flight.
- 1940 –World War II: Rotterdam is bombed by the German Luftwaffe.
- 1940 –World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands ends with the Netherlands surrendering to Germany.
Who were born on May 14, 1940?
- 1940 –'H'. Jones, British Soldier, VC recipient (d. 1982)
- 1940 –Troy Shondell, American singer
Who died on May 14, 1940?
- 1940 –Emma Goldman, Lithuanian-born anarchist (b. 1869)
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