Saturday May 05, 1917: on this day

May 05, 1917 was the 125th day of the year 1917, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 05, 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 05, 1917, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 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 5th, 1917 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1917?


May 05, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 124th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1917 can also be written as 5/5/1917 in the US and as 5/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 1917: What happened on that day?


May 05, 1917: What were the magazines covers that day?

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Who was born on May 05, 1917?


Famous people born on May 05, 1917:

  • June Lang
    June Lang
  • Pio Leyva

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Pablito Picasso

    Pablito Picasso is a renowned Spanish painter known for his influential role in the development of modern art.

  • Adele (singer)

    Adele is a British singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and emotional ballads, such as 'Someone Like You' and 'Hello'.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Cesc Fabregas

    Cesc Fabregas is a Spanish professional footballer known for his time at Arsenal and Barcelona, as well as his success with the Spanish...

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May 05, 1917: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 106 years 7 months old,

or 1279 months

or 5561 weeks and 3 days old,

or 38930 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 1917.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1917?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 05, 1917.

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May 05, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (Golden Salamander), dies at 64.

  • Mikhail Botvinnik

    Russian grandmaster, chess player and world champion (Born 1911).

  • Bobby Sands

    Irish Republican Army activist, who dies on his 66th day in hunger strike (born 1954).

  • Edmond Vandercammen

    Belgian poet/writer (Grand Combat) dies at the age of 79.

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May 05, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 05, 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 05, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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May 05, 1917: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1917:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1917:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1917:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 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 05, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 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 05, 1917: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 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 05, 1917: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 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 05, 1917: What was the lunar phase on that day?


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The lunar phase on May 05, 1917 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:48 pm and setting at 04:05 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 05, 1917?

On May 05, 1917 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1917?

On May 05, 1917 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1917?

On May 05, 1917 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-Israel clashes (May 2019, Iran-Israel proxy Conflict: Hamas, Iran-Israel proxy conflict. Hamas and other militants in the Gaza Strip fire hundreds upon Israel. Two Israeli civilians were killed in Ashkelon and another in Ashdod. At least 23 Palestinians were killed in retaliatory Israeli strikes against Gaza, including a Hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six Palestinians are killed in an explosion at Deir al-Balah (Gaza), Hamas and Israel Defense Forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria Civil War: Russia and Turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in Syria. All military aircraft, including those from Turkey, Russia, and the United States, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (Reuters) (Fox News). The long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the United Nations, but they have been rejected both by the Kurdish PYD and Syrian rebels.

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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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