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May 23, 1912 was the 144th day of the year 1912, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 23, 1912 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 23, 1912, who was born and died on May 23, 1912, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1912, which were the most popular songs (ex. Aida - Celeste Aida by Enrico Caruso), movies (e.g. Lumpacivagabundus, directed by Géza von Bolváry), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1912 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1912?
- May 23, 1912: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1912?
- May 23, 1912: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1912: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1912: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1912: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1912: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1912?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1912?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1912?
What day of the week was May 23, 1912?
May 23, 1912 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1912 can also be written as 5/23/1912 in the US and as 23/5/1912 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1912: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1912:
- The hamburg america line's is launched in hamburg and is the world's largest ship.
May 23, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1912 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1912 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1912 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 23, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 01:21 am.
The previous full moon was on May 01, 1912 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1912.
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Who was born on May 23, 1912?
Famous people born on May 23, 1912:
![John Payne]()
John PayneJohn Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.
![Marius Goring]()
Marius GoringIsle of wight (united kingdom) -- actor (herr palitz–holocaust).
- Jean Francaix
French composer.
- Betty Astell
English screenwriter and actress (d. 2005).
- David Barran CEO (Midland Bank
England).
- Samuel Curran
Vice chancellor (strathclyde university).
- Stephanie Bachelor
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1912: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 111 years 10 months old,
or 1342 months and 27 days old,
or 5839 weeks and 1 day old,
or 40874 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 1912.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 23, 1912?
There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1912?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 23, 1912.
May 23, 1912: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1912: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1912:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1912:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1912:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1912: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1912 was Aida - Celeste Aida by Enrico Caruso, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 23, 1912: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1912 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Enrico Caruso - Aida - Celeste Aida
- Harry Anthony & Inez Barbour - Love Never Dies
- Ada Jones - Ring Ting A Ling
- Enrico Caruso - Crucifix
May 23, 1912: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1912 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Lumpacivagabundus
Release year: 1912
Directed by: Géza von Bolváry
Jupiter på jorden
Release year: 1912
Directed by: Georg af Klercker
Starring: Axel Ringvall
Country: United States of America
Tsukishiro
Release year: 1912
La statua di carne
Release year: 1912
Directed by: Giuseppe de Liguoro
Starring: Wladimiro De Liguoro, Alberto Pirovano, Clara Vendôme
The Mighty Dollar
Release year: 1912
Who was the US President on May 23, 1912?
On May 23, 1912 the US President was William Howard Taft (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1912?
On May 23, 1912 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1912?
On May 23, 1912 the Pope was Pius X.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
What happened in 1912?
1912 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Arizona was admitted to the Union as the 48th state
- Woolwich Tunnel under Thames opens
- Socialist International rejects that world war is coming
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What was the calendar for May 1912?
May 1912 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.
