About May 15, 1940
May 15, 1940 is the 136th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 230 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
You can browse the full year 1940 calendar in case you need it.
A person born on this day will be 83 years old today. (Assuming this person is still alive and kicking)
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Taurus is the sun 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 a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
What Happened On May 15, 1940
- 1940 –McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, California.
- 1940 –USS Sailfish (SS-192) recommissioned, originally the USS Squalus.
- 1940 –World War II: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
Who Were Born On May 15, 1940?
- 1940 –Don Nelson, American professional basketball coach
- 1940 –Lainie Kazan, American actress and singer
- 1940 –Roger Ailes, American businessman
Who Died On May 15, 1940?
- 1940 –Menno ter Braak, Dutch author and polemicist (b. 1902)
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