Thursday May 03, 1917: on this day

May 03, 1917 was the 123rd day of the year 1917, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 03, 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 03, 1917, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 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 3rd, 1917 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1917?


May 03, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1917 can also be written as 5/3/1917 in the US and as 3/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1917: What happened on that day?


May 03, 1917: What were the magazines covers that day?

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Who was born on May 03, 1917?


Famous people born on May 03, 1917:

  • James Penberthy

    composer.

  • Betty Comden
  • Kiro Gligorov
  • Alan S. Trueblood
  • Albrecht Fleckenstein

    German scientist, doctor, professor, and author.

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Sugar Ray Robinson was an American boxer known for his incredible speed, skill, and power in the ring, and is widely regarded as one of the...

  • Lily Allen

    Lily Allen is a British musician known for her pop and ska-influenced music and her outspoken and often controversial public persona.

  • Frankie Valli

    Frankie Valli is an American singer known as the frontman of the Four Seasons, and for hits like 'Sherry' and 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'.

  • Myriam Fares

    Myriam Fares is a Lebanese singer known for her pop music and energetic performances.

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May 03, 1917: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 106 years 7 months old,

or 1279 months and 2 days old,

or 5561 weeks and 5 days old,

or 38932 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 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 03, 1917?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 03, 1917.

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May 03, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Narciso Yepes

    Spanish composer and guitarist.

  • Jerzy Kosinski

    Polish-born American novelist (d. 1991).

  • Anthony Ainley

    British actor (Born 1932).

  • John Joseph O'Connor

    Cardinal Archbishop New York (Born 1920).

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May 03, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 03, 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 03, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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May 03, 1917: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1917:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1917:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 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 03, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 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 03, 1917: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 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 03, 1917: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 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 03, 1917: What was the lunar phase on that day?


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The lunar phase on May 03, 1917 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 03:39 pm and setting at 03:07 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 03, 1917?

On May 03, 1917 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1917?

On May 03, 1917 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1917?

On May 03, 1917 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair Broadcast Group purchases Fox Sports Networks (FSN), from The Walt Disney Company, for $10.6 billion. The U.S. Justice Department ordered Disney to sell FSN in connection with its purchase of 21st Century Fox. This was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of ESPN Inc.
  • 2018 - Israel Defence Forces (IDF), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern Gaza Strip, arrested a Palestinian man. He sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan War (2001-present). Eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a NATO convoy.

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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.

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