Wednesday May 05, 1920: on this day

May 05, 1920 was the 126th day of the year 1920, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 05, 1920 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 05, 1920, who was born and died on May 05, 1920, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1920, which were the most popular songs (ex. Swanee (from Sinbad) by Al Jolson), movies (e.g. Down on the Farm, directed by Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1920 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1920?


May 05, 1920 was a Wednesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1920 can also be written as 5/5/1920 in the US and as 5/5/1920 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 1920: What happened on that day?


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May 05, 1920: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 05, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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May 05, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1920 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 1920 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, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:35 pm and setting at 08:18 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1920.

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Who was born on May 05, 1920?


Famous people born on May 05, 1920:

  • Andrée Debar
    Andrée Debar

    French actress and producer, who was a french actress, died in issy-les-moulineaux (hauts-de-seine), france, 24 january 1999.

  • Valeriano López

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.

  • Nussen Agranat

    Israeli computer scientist known for his contributions to computer architecture.

  • Emile Roger

    Lallaing politician.

  • Jose Trias Monge

    Porto rican judge and lawyer.

  • John Hidalgo Moya

    Architect / designer (skylon).

  • Giuseppe Pacella
  • Vittorio Bragadin
  • Cesare Goffi
  • Walter Kaner

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

  • Craig David
    Craig David

    Craig david is a british pop singer known for hits like '7 days' and 'fill me in'.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

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May 05, 1920: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 103 years 10 months old,

or 1246 months and 14 days old,

or 5419 weeks and 6 days old,

or 37939 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 1920.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1920?

There are 47 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, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 05, 1920.

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May 05, 1920: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1920:

  • Charles-Ange Laisant

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Evoleht Garcia

    Famous painter known for unique style.

  • Joshiah Henson

    Key figure in the Underground Railroad movement.

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May 05, 1920: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1920:

  • 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, 1920:

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

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1920:

  • 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, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 05, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1920 was Swanee (from Sinbad) by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

May 05, 1920: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1920 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Swanee (from Sinbad)

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May 05, 1920: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1920 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton

Starring: Louise Fazenda, Harry Gribbon, Bert Roach, James Finlayson

The Toll Gate

The Toll Gate

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Lambert Hillyer

Starring: William S. Hart, Anna Q. Nilsson, Joseph Singleton, Jack Richardson

Sex

Sex

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Fred Niblo

Starring: Louise Glaum, Irving Cummings, Peggy Pearce, Myrtle Stedman

Country: United States of America

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1920

Directed by: John S. Robertson

Starring: John Barrymore, Martha Mansfield, Brandon Hurst, Charles Lane

Country: United States of America

Man and Woman

Man and Woman

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Takahiko Iimura

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Who was the US President on May 05, 1920?

On May 05, 1920 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1920?

On May 05, 1920 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1920?

On May 05, 1920 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 1920?

1920 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st peace of Riga-Soviet Union recognizes Independence of Latvia
  • 24th US Golf Open: Ted Ray shoots a 295 at Inverness Club in Ohio
  • Post Office says children could not be sent by parcel post

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What was the calendar for May 1920?

May 1920 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 1920 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 5, 1920