Saturday May 23, 1908: on this day

May 23, 1908 was the 144th day of the year 1908, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 23, 1908 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, 1908, who was born and died on May 23, 1908, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1908, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Hamlet, directed by Mario Caserini), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1908 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1908?


May 23, 1908 was a Saturday and it was the 144th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1908 can also be written as 5/23/1908 in the US and as 23/5/1908 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1908: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1908:

  • Dirigible explodes over san francisco bay, 16 passengers fall, none die.

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May 23, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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May 23, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1908 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1908 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, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 01:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1908.

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Who was born on May 23, 1908?


Famous people born on May 23, 1908:

  • Journe Bardeen

    Journe Bardeen was an American physicist who was the only person to have won the Nobel Prize in Physics twice.

  • Raymond Legrand

    French director and composer, best known for his film music.

  • Hélène Boucher

    Hélène boucher was a pioneering french aviator known for setting numerous aviation records in the 1930s.

  • Annemarie Schwarzenbach

    Swiss journalist, photographer, and traveler.

  • Paul Dozois

    Canadian politician (d. 1984).

  • Max Abramovitz US architect (Lincoln Center

    United nations building).

  • Pierre Minet

    Billy-montigny physician.

  • Pablo Pacheco
  • Max Abramovitz
  • Linda Watkins
  • Corneliu Robe
  • Tomiko Itooka

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1908: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 115 years 10 months old,

or 1390 months and 6 days old,

or 6044 weeks and 6 days old,

or 42314 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1908.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1908?

There are 55 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, 1908?

You belong to the Interbellum Generation if you were born on May 23, 1908.

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May 23, 1908: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1908:

  • François Coppée

    French novelist and poet, le poa'te des humbles is his most famous title.

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

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May 23, 1908: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1908:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1908:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1908:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana

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May 23, 1908: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1908 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1908

Directed by: Mario Caserini

Starring: Fernanda Negri Pouget

Country: United States of America

Resa Stockholm-Göteborg genom Göta och Trollhätte kanaler

Resa Stockholm-Göteborg genom Göta och Trollhätte kanaler

Release year: 1908

Starring: Henny Porten

Country: United States of America

Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Release year: 1908

Directed by: John Polson

Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

Release year: 1908

Directed by: Rachid Bouchareb

Locked Up

Locked Up

Release year: 1908

Directed by: Jared Cohn

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1908?

On May 23, 1908 the US President was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1908?

On May 23, 1908 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1908?

On May 23, 1908 the Pope was Pius X.

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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),

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What happened in 1908?

1908 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Russia takes part of Poland
  • 1st time, ball signifying new year dropped at Times Square
  • Canadian branch of the Royal Mint opens in Ottawa

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What was the calendar for May 1908?

May 1908 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.

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Saturday May 23, 1908