Wednesday May 02, 1917: on this day

May 02, 1917 was the 122nd day of the year 1917, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 02, 1917 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on May 02, 1917, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1917, which were the most popular songs (ex. Chanson De Juin (Song of June) by Enrico Caruso), movies (e.g. A Mormon Maid, directed by Robert Z. Leonard), TV series and books back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1917 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1917?


May 02, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1917 can also be written as 5/2/1917 in the US and as 2/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1917: What happened on that day?


May 02, 1917: What were the magazines covers that day?

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Who was born on May 02, 1917?


Famous people born on May 02, 1917:

  • Danielle Darrieux

    Actress.

  • Albert Castelyns

    Belgian waterpolo player and bobsledder.

  • Văn Dũng

    Vietnamese politician and general 6th Minister for Defence for Vietnam (d.2002).

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • Princess Charlotte of Cambridge

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  • Tao (Exo-M)

    Tao (Exo-M) is a Chinese singer, rapper, and actor known for being a former member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO.

  • David Beckham

    Beckham is a British soccer player who has movie star looks and pop-star appeal.

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley Gore was an American pop singer known for her hit song 'It's My Party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

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May 02, 1917: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 106 years 7 months old,

or 1279 months and 3 days old,

or 5561 weeks and 6 days old,

or 38933 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 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 May 02, 1917?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 02, 1917.

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May 02, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Martin Bormann

    German Nazi official.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-American actress, Rachel Kempson, is the daughter of Sir Michael Redgrave, an actor from Bristol, and Rachel Kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Jack Kemp

    American politician and athlete.

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May 02, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 02, 1917 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 02, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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May 02, 1917: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1917:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • saint tsar Boris
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1917:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1917:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
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May 02, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week Apr 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 02, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1917 was Chanson De Juin (Song of June) by Enrico Caruso, according to the music chart for the week Apr 30th and May 6th.

May 02, 1917: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1917 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Apr 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Chanson De Juin (Song of June)

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May 02, 1917: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1917 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Mormon Maid

A Mormon Maid

Release year: 1917

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Mae Murray, Frank Borzage, Hobart Bosworth, Edythe Chapman

Country: United States of America

The Whip

The Whip

Release year: 1917

Directed by: Maurice Tourneur

Starring: Alma Hanlon, June Elvidge, Irving Cummings, Warren Cook

The Poor Little Rich Girl

The Poor Little Rich Girl

Release year: 1917

Directed by: Maurice Tourneur

Starring: Mary Pickford, Madlaine Traverse, Charles Wellesley, Gladys Fairbanks

Country: United States of America

A Girl's Folly

A Girl's Folly

Release year: 1917

Directed by: Maurice Tourneur

Starring: Robert Warwick, Doris Kenyon, June Elvidge, Jane Adair

Country: United States of America

The Vicar of Wakefield

The Vicar of Wakefield

Release year: 1917

Directed by: Ernest C. Warde

Starring: Frederick Warde, Boyd Marshall, Kathryn Adams, Gladys Leslie

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May 02, 1917: What was the lunar phase on that day?


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The lunar phase on May 02, 1917 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 02:38 pm and setting at 02:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on May 07, 1917.

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Who was the US President on May 02, 1917?

On May 02, 1917 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1917?

On May 02, 1917 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1917?

On May 02, 1917 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 North Indian Ocean Cyclone Season: Evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as Extremely Serious Cyclonic Storm Fani moves toward Odisha (formerly Orissa). It is expected to landfall Friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: The Basque separatist group ETA, which waged an insurgency versus Spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian Civil War: According the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (Syrian Observatory for Human Rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by ISIL militants on a camp for displaced Syrians and Iraqi refugees located near Al-Shaddadah Governorate, Al-Hasakah Governorate.

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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 May 1917?

May 1917 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 1917 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 2, 1917