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May 17, 1922 was the 137th day of the year 1922, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 17, 1922 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 17, 1922, who was born and died on May 17, 1922, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1922, which were the most popular songs (ex. On the Alamo by Isham Jones & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Dungeon, directed by Oscar Micheaux), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1922 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1922?
- May 17, 1922: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1922: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1922?
- May 17, 1922: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1922: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1922: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1922: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1922: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1922?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1922?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1922?
What day of the week was May 17, 1922?
May 17, 1922 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1922 can also be written as 5/17/1922 in the US and as 17/5/1922 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1922: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1922 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1922: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1922 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1922 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 17, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:46 am and setting at 12:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 11, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1922.
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Who was born on May 17, 1922?
Famous people born on May 17, 1922:
- Vandella Berlitz
Renowned astronomer known for her work on galaxy formation.
- Lunetta Kemper
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Ivalene Wells
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
- Marthella Humphreys
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Jean Rédélé
French automobile pioneer, race driver and founder of the french auto brand alpine.
- Gad Rausing
Swedish industrialist who co-founded Tetra Pak.
- Paul Langeron
French vascular and visceral surgeon.
- Jean Redele
Dieppe executives.
- Oscar Plattner
- Bruno Mezzacapo
- Elio Parigi
- Stephanus Francois Kotzé
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
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Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
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Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
May 17, 1922: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 101 years 11 months old,
or 1223 months and 8 days old,
or 5319 weeks and 1 day old,
or 37234 days old,
if you were born on May 17, 1922.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 17, 1922?
There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1922?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 17, 1922.
May 17, 1922: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1922:
- Georg von Hauberrisser
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
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Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1922: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1922:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1922:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1922:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1922: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1922 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1922 was On the Alamo by Isham Jones & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 17, 1922: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1922 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Isham Jones & His Orchestra - On the Alamo
May 17, 1922: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 1922 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Dungeon
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Oscar Micheaux
Starring: William Fountaine, Shingzie Howard, J. Kenneth Goodman, William Crowell
Grandma's Boy
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Fred C. Newmeyer
Starring: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Anna Townsend, Charles Stevenson
Country: United States of America
Beyond the Rocks
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Sam Wood
Starring: Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino, Edythe Chapman, Alec B. Francis
Country: United States of America
The Trap
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Robert Thornby
Starring: Lon Chaney, Alan Hale, Dagmar Godowsky, Stanley Goethals
Country: United States of America
Silver Spurs
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Henry McCarty, James Leo Meehan
Starring: Lester Cuneo, Lillian Ward, Bert Sprotte, Zalla Zarana
Who was the US President on May 17, 1922?
On May 17, 1922 the US President was Warren G. Harding (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1922?
On May 17, 1922 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1922?
On May 17, 1922 the Pope was Pius XI.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
What happened in 1922?
1922 was filled with very interesting events such as
- KGU-AM in Honolulu HI begins radio transmissions
- KSD-AM in Saint Louis MO begins radio transmissions
- WGR-AM in Buffalo New York begins radio transmissions
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What was the calendar for May 1922?
May 1922 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.
