What happened on Saturday June 05, 1915?

About June 5th, 1915, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I, Ottoman forces launched a counter-attack after the Allies failed to capture Achi Baba. The battle was intense, nearly breaking British defenses. Lieutenant George Moor played a crucial role by rallying retreating troops and ordering them to retake a critical trench. His leadership motivated the remaining forces to stand their ground, and he was subsequently awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic actions.
  • Day of the week: June 5th, 1915 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Chinatown, My Chinatown by Prince's Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Captive directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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June 05, 1915: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 05, 1915:

  • Third Battle of Krithia in Gallipoli Campaign During the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I, Ottoman forces launched a counter-attack after the Allies failed to capture Achi Baba. The battle was intense, nearly breaking British defenses. Lieutenant George Moor played a crucial role by rallying retreating troops and ordering them to retake a critical trench. His leadership motivated the remaining forces to stand their ground, and he was subsequently awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic actions.
  • First Transcontinental Telephone Call in the United States On this historic day, the first transcontinental telephone call was successfully completed, connecting New York City and San Francisco. This technological achievement marked a significant milestone in communication technology, bridging the vast distance across the United States and demonstrating the potential of long-distance telecommunications.
  • Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive: Przemyśl Recaptured During World War I's Eastern Front, German forces successfully recaptured the Austro-Hungarian fortress of Przemyśl from Russian control after a three-week siege. This strategic victory was part of the larger Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive, which significantly impacted the war's dynamics in the region.
  • Denmark Grants Women's Suffrage Denmark amended its constitution to grant women the right to vote, a significant milestone in the country's democratic development and women's rights movement. This progressive step allowed women to participate fully in the political process.
  • 47th Belmont Stakes Horse Race George Byrne rode The Finn to victory in the 47th Belmont Stakes, completing the race with a time of 2:18.6. This horse racing event was part of the prestigious Triple Crown series.

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June 05, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 05, 1915?


June 05, 1915 was a Saturday and it was the 156th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 1915 can also be written as 6/5/1915 in the US and as 5/6/1915 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 05, 1915?


Famous people born on June 05, 1915:

  • Lancelot Ware

    Lancelot Ware was an English barrister and biochemist who co-founded Mensa, the high IQ society, in 1946.

  • Alfred Kazin

    Alfred Kazin was a prominent American literary critic and writer known for his insightful commentary on American literature and culture.

  • Vojin Bakić

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June 05, 1915: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 05, 1915:

  • Gaetano Calvi
  • William Hayman Cummings
  • Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

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June 05, 1915: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 05, 1915 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 31st and June 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 05, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 1915 was Chinatown, My Chinatown by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

  1. - Chinatown, My Chinatown youtube
  2. - She Used to be the Slowest Girl in Town youtube
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June 05, 1915: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th is Gemini.

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June 05, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 05, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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June 05, 1915: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 05, 1915 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 05, 1915 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 June 05, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:30 am and setting at 01:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Jun 27, 1915.

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How old is someone born on June 05, 1915?


Someone born on June 05, 1915 is:

109 years 11 months old,

or 1319 months and 9 days old,

or 5736 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40156 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 05, 1915?

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