What happened this day in history May 29, 1940

What are the important events that happened on May 29, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 29, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 29, 1940 is the 150th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 216 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 16, 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 ‘hectapentacontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $295.60. (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.

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 29, 1940 Historical Events

  • 1940
    The first flight of the F4U Corsair.

Who were born on May 29, 1940?

  • 1940
    Farooq Leghari, Pakistani politician
  • 1940
    Taihō Kōki, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 48th Yokozuna

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