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May 08, 1919 was the 128th day of the year 1919, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 08, 1919 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 1919, who was born and died on May 08, 1919, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1919, which were the most popular songs (ex. Marche Francaise by Victor Military Band), movies (e.g. The Busher, directed by Jerome Storm), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1919 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1919?
- May 08, 1919: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1919?
- May 08, 1919: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1919: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1919: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1919: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1919: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1919?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1919?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1919?
What day of the week was May 08, 1919?
May 08, 1919: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1919:
- Appingedam soccer team forms.
- Edward george honey first proposes the idea of a moment of silence to commemorate the armistice of world war i, which later results in the creation of remembrance day. in the united states it was called armistice day and is now veterans day.
- Edward george honey proposes the idea of a moment of silence to commemorate the armistice of 11 november 1918 which ended world war i.
May 08, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 08, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1919 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 08, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1919 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 1919 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 08, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:11 pm and setting at 02:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1919 while the next full moon would come on May 15, 1919.
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Who was born on May 08, 1919?
Famous people born on May 08, 1919:
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
- Sultan Ismail
Hajibeyov composer.
- Evita Peron
Statesman.
- Álvaro Gómez Hurtado
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
![Enrique Iglesias]()
Enrique IglesiasSpanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don RicklesDon rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa GilbertMelissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary GlitterGary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora ArnezederFrench singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David AttenboroughNaturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina ColeEnglish actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James MitchumRobert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome JensMilwaukee actor.
![Martin Compston]()
Martin CompstonScottish actor and footballer.
May 08, 1919: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 104 years 11 months old,
or 1259 months and 8 days old,
or 5475 weeks and 5 days old,
or 38330 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 1919.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1919?
There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1919?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 08, 1919.
May 08, 1919: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1919:
- Véra Zassoulitch
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk BogardeHe was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne CooperMinneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis WatermanEnglish actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard DerrActor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
May 08, 1919: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1919:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1919:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1919:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1919: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1919 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1919 was Marche Francaise by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 1919: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1919 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Victor Military Band - Marche Francaise
- Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Sometime
- Byron G. Harlan - How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm (After They've Seen Paree)
May 08, 1919: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1919 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Busher
Release year: 1919
Directed by: Jerome Storm
Starring: Charles Ray, Colleen Moore, John Gilbert, Jay Morley
The Red Lantern
Release year: 1919
Directed by: Albert Capellani
Starring: Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, Charles Bryant, Edward Connelly
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
Release year: 1919
Directed by: F. Richard Jones
Starring: Bothwell Browne, Ford Sterling, Malcolm St. Clair, Bert Roach
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Release year: 1919
Directed by: Hugh Ford
Starring: Marguerite Clark, Mary Carr, Vivia Ogden, Gladys Valerie
The Unwritten Code
Release year: 1919
Directed by: Bernard J. Durning
Starring: Shirley Mason, Ormi Hawley, Matt Moore, Frank O'Connor
Who was the US President on May 08, 1919?
On May 08, 1919 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1919?
On May 08, 1919 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1919?
On May 08, 1919 the Pope was Benedict XV.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
What happened in 1919?
1919 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Rhineland Republic forms in Wiesbaden
- 1st class postage drops from 3 cents to 2 cents
- Scheveningen soccer team forms in Scheveningen
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What was the calendar for May 1919?
May 1919 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
