What Happened on May 19, 1940

Historical Events

  • Amsterdam time becomes MET (Middle European Time)

French Counter Attack

WWII: French counter attack at Péronne under General Charles De Gaulle

Famous Birthdays

  • (Milton) "Mickey" Newbury, American outlaw-country singer-songwriter, born in Houston, Texas (d. 2002)
  • Carlos Diegues, Brazilian film director and screenwriter (Xica), born in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
  • Frank Lorenzo, American airline executive (Continental, Texas Air, Eastern), born in New York City
  • Jan Janssen, Dutch cyclist (Tour de France, 1968; Vuelta a España, 1967; World Road Race Champion, 1964), born in Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands
  • Joan Staley, American actress and Playboy playmate (Nov, 1958), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Born in 1940
1940 Highlights

About May 19, 1940

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus