Monday May 13, 1940
A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.

May 13, 1940: Day of the Week

May 13, 1940 was the 134th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 232 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Monday.

If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is lunes.

A person born on this day will be 83 years old today. If that same person saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $288.00 today.

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Here’s the May 1940 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1940 calendar.

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Zodiac & Birthstone

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 a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).

May 13, 1940 Historical Event(s)

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Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands flees her country to Great Britain after the Nazi invasion. Princess Juliana takes her children to Canada for their safety.
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World War II: Germany’s conquest of France begins as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his “blood, toil, tears, and sweat” speech to the House of Commons.

Who was born on May 13, 1940?

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Bruce Chatwin, British writer (d. 1989)

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