Monday May 24, 1926: on this day

May 24, 1926 was the 144th day of the year 1926, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 24, 1926 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 24, 1926, who was born and died on May 24, 1926, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 1926, which were the most popular songs (ex. Song of the Flame by Ipana Troubadors), movies (e.g. It's the Old Army Game, directed by A. Edward Sutherland), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 24th, 1926 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 1926?


May 24, 1926 was a Monday and it was the 144th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1926 can also be written as 5/24/1926 in the US and as 24/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 1926: What happened on that day?


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May 24, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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May 24, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1926 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 1926 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 24, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:15 pm and setting at 04:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1926 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1926.

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Who was born on May 24, 1926?


Famous people born on May 24, 1926:

  • Stanley Baxter
    Stanley Baxter

    Scottish comedian and actor.

  • William Haddon

    American doctor, government official, road safety expert.

  • Roger Nordmann

    Strasbourg physician.

  • Roland Lobligeois

    French jazz bassist.

  • Joe Slovo

    Politician.

  • Desmond Davis
  • Sergio Marelli
  • Lorenzo Parodi
  • Rasso di Baviera
  • Rudolf Kippenhahn
  • Riccardo Chieppa
  • Hugo Correa

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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May 24, 1926: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 97 years 9 months old,

or 1173 months and 24 days old,

or 5104 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35729 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 1926.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1926?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1926?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 24, 1926.

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May 24, 1926: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1926:

  • Robert Engels
  • Thomas Erskine Holland
  • Luigi Giacomelli
  • Salvatore Orlando

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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May 24, 1926: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 1926:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 1926:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 1926: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 24th and May 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 24, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1926 was Song of the Flame by Ipana Troubadors, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

May 24, 1926: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 1926 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Song of the Flame
  2. - Sweet and Low-Down

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May 24, 1926: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 1926 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

It's the Old Army Game

It's the Old Army Game

Release year: 1926

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: W.C. Fields, Louise Brooks, Blanche Ring, William Gaxton

Country: United States of America

The Boob

The Boob

Release year: 1926

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Gertrude Olmstead, George K. Arthur, Joan Crawford, Charles Murray

Country: United States of America

Sparrows

Sparrows

Release year: 1926

Directed by: William Beaudine, Tom McNamara

Starring: Mary Pickford, Roy Stewart, Mary Louise Miller, Gustav von Seyffertitz

Country: United States of America

Brown of Harvard

Brown of Harvard

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: William Haines, Jack Pickford, Mary Brian, Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Country: United States of America

The Border Sheriff

The Border Sheriff

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Robert N. Bradbury

Starring: Jack Hoxie, Olive Hasbrouck, S.E. Jennings, Gilbert Holmes

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Who was the US President on May 24, 1926?

On May 24, 1926 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1926?

On May 24, 1926 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 24, 1926?

On May 24, 1926 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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What happened in 1926?

1926 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barendrecht soccer team forms
  • Dark Street in the Bronx renamed Lustre Street
  • Halsteren Soccer team forms in Halsteren

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What was the calendar for May 1926?

May 1926 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.

Discover how May 1926 calendar looked like.

Monday May 24, 1926