What are the important events that happened on May 24, 1941? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 24, 1941: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 24, 1941 is the 144th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 221 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 11, 1941 – a Saturday. 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 ‘hectatetracontatetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $7,299.25. (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.
Snake 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 24, 1941 Historical Events
- 1941 –World War II: In the Battle of the Atlantic, the German Battleship Bismarck sinks the then pride of the Royal Navy, HMS Hood, killing all but three crewmen.
Who were born on May 24, 1941?
- 1941 –Bob Dylan, American singer and songwriter
- 1941 –George Lakoff, American linguist and political activist
Who died on May 24, 1941?
- 1941 –Lancelot Holland, British admiral (b. 1887)
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