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Wednesday August 22, 1917: on this day
August 22, 1917 was the 234th day of the year 1917, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 22, 1917 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 22, 1917, who was born and died on August 22, 1917, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1917, which were the most popular songs (ex. Havanola Fox-Trot by Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Eye of Envy, directed by Harrish Ingraham), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1917 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1917?
- August 22, 1917: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1917?
- August 22, 1917: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1917: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1917: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1917: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1917?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1917?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1917?
What day of the week was August 22, 1917?
August 22, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1917 can also be written as 8/22/1917 in the US and as 22/8/1917 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1917: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1917:
- Pittsburgh pirates play fourth straight extra inning game, carson bigbee sets record of 11 at-bats, they lose in 22 innings to brooklyn dodgers.
August 22, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 22, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1917 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 22, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1917 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 1917 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 August 22, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 09:04 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1917.
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Who was born on August 22, 1917?
Famous people born on August 22, 1917:
- John Lee Hooker
Clarksdale (mississippi) -- blues guitarist (canned heat).
- Everett Harman
Everett Harman was an electrical engineer who made important contributions to the development of radar technology.
- Leonid Hurwicz
Economist.
- Ugo Perinelli
- Kō Arima
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
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Dua LipaDua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
![Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]()
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeAdewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
![James Corden]()
James CordenJames corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
![Kristen Wiig]()
Kristen WiigKristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
![Tori Amos]()
Tori AmosAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rodrigo Santoro]()
Rodrigo SantoroRodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
![Richard Armitage]()
Richard ArmitageRichard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
![Ray Bradbury]()
Ray BradburyAmerican sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Leni Riefenstahl]()
Leni RiefenstahlLeni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
August 22, 1917: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 106 years 7 months old,
or 1279 months and 25 days old,
or 5564 weeks and 6 days old,
or 38954 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 1917.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 August 22, 1917?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1917?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 22, 1917.
August 22, 1917: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1917:
- Carlo Gallardi
- Matthijs Maris
- Attilio Mereu
- Ecaterina Teodoroiu
- Antonio Grego
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
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Colleen DewhurstColleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
![Sebastian Cabot]()
Sebastian CabotActor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Arwilda Wimmer
American actress known for her roles in classic films.
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August 22, 1917: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1917:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1917:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 22, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1917 was Havanola Fox-Trot by Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 22, 1917: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1917 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Havanola Fox-Trot
- Prince's Orchestra - Till the Clouds roll By
- Henry Burr - All the World Will be Jealous of Me
August 22, 1917: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 1917 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Eye of Envy
Release year: 1917
Directed by: Harrish Ingraham
Starring: Crane Wilbur, Jode Mullally, Gene Crosby, Frederick A. Thomson
The Sawdust Ring
Release year: 1917
Directed by: Charles Miller, Paul Powell
Starring: Bessie Love, Harold Goodwin, Jack Richardson, Josephine Headley
Wild and Woolly
Release year: 1917
Directed by: John Emerson
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Calvert Carter, Charles Stevens
Country: United States of America
Straight Shooting
Release year: 1917
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: Harry Carey, Duke R. Lee, George Berrell, Molly Malone
Country: United States of America
Hilde Warren und der Tod
Release year: 1917
Directed by: Joe May
Starring: Mia May, Bruno Kastner, Georg John, Hans Mierendorff
Country: United States of America
Who was the US President on August 22, 1917?
On August 22, 1917 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1917?
On August 22, 1917 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1917?
On August 22, 1917 the Pope was Benedict XV.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. 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 August 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
What happened in 1917?
1917 was filled with very interesting events such as
- US liner Housatonic sunk by German sub and diplomatic relations severed
- Russian revolution breaks out
- Nicholas II, last Russian tsar, says he will abdicate [3 / 3 OS]
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What was the calendar for August 1917?
August 1917 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
