Historical Events
- British assault on Diego Suarez, Madagascar
- US begins rationing sugar during WW II
Famous Birthdays
- Marc Alaimo, American actor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Tammy Wynette (1942-1998)
American country singer ("Stand By Your Man"; "D-I-V-O-R-C-E"), born in Itawamba County, Mississippi
Famous Deaths
- Qemal Stafa, Albanian politician (b. 1920)
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About May 5, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
