Saturday May 01, 1926: on this day

May 01, 1926 was the 121st day of the year 1926, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 01, 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 01, 1926, who was born and died on May 01, 1926, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1926, which were the most popular songs (ex. Only a Rose by Carolyn Thompson), movies (e.g. Brown of Harvard, directed by Jack Conway), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1926 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1926?


May 01, 1926 was a Saturday and it was the 121st day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1926 can also be written as 5/1/1926 in the US and as 1/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1926: What happened on that day?


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May 01, 1926: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 01, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st 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 01, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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May 01, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1926 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 10:47 pm and setting at 09:28 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 01, 1926?


Famous people born on May 01, 1926:

  • Jos Ghysen

    Belgian radio journalist and writer.

  • Balthazar Korab

    Renowned architectural photographer known for capturing iconic modernist buildings.

  • Peter Lax

    Hungarian-american mathematician and academic.

  • James McKenzie

    American actor and theatre producer.

  • Lily Vincent

    Belgian singer.

  • Cloris Leachman

    Actress.

  • François Chatel

    French journalist and tv-radio host, father to philippe chatel.

  • James Mc

    Appleton actor.

  • Cora Mae Bryant
  • Doug Cowie
  • Peter David Lax

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1926: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 97 years 10 months old,

or 1174 months and 18 days old,

or 5107 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35752 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1926.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1926?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1926?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 01, 1926.

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May 01, 1926: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1926:

  • Nicolaus Adriani

    Translator (middle celebes language), dies in age 60.

  • Franz Jüttner
  • Paolo Valera

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1926: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1926:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1926:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1926: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1926 was Only a Rose by Carolyn Thompson, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

May 01, 1926: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1926 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Only a Rose
  2. - That Certain Feeling
  3. - I Love My Baby

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May 01, 1926: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1926 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Lightning Hutch

Lightning Hutch

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Charles Hutchison

Starring: Charles Hutchison, Edith Thornton, Sheldon Lewis, Eddie Phillips

The Bat

The Bat

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Roland West

Starring: George Beranger, Charles Herzinger, Emily Fitzroy, Louise Fazenda

Country: United States of America

Love 'Em and Leave 'Em

Love 'Em and Leave 'Em

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Frank Tuttle

Starring: Evelyn Brent, Lawrence Gray, Louise Brooks, Osgood Perkins

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Who was the US President on May 01, 1926?

On May 01, 1926 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1926?

On May 01, 1926 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1926?

On May 01, 1926 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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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.

Saturday May 1, 1926