What happened on Thursday May 05, 1921?

About May 5th, 1921, in brief:

  • Historical events: Germany officially recognized the Soviet government by signing the German-Soviet Provisional Agreement, establishing formal diplomatic relations between the two nations and signaling a potential shift in post-war European geopolitics.
  • Day of the week: May 5th, 1921 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: My Mammy by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Peck's Bad Boy directed by Sam Wood

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May 05, 1921: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1921:

  • German-Soviet Provisional Agreement Germany officially recognized the Soviet government by signing the German-Soviet Provisional Agreement, establishing formal diplomatic relations between the two nations and signaling a potential shift in post-war European geopolitics.
  • London Schedule of Payments Defines Germany's World War One Reparations The London Schedule of Payments formally established Germany's financial obligations for reparations following World War One, setting the framework for post-war economic recovery and international relations.
  • Establishment of the American Soccer League The American Soccer League was founded, marking a significant milestone in the development of professional soccer in the United States and contributing to the sport's growing popularity.
  • Record Low Football Attendance in League History A historic football match between Leicester City and Stockport County F.C. recorded the lowest attendance in The Football League's history, with only thirteen paying spectators present, highlighting the economic challenges of the post-World War One era.
  • First Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Hired The Cleveland Metroparks system appointed its first ranger, marking the beginning of professional park management and conservation efforts in the Cleveland area.
  • Miniature Newspaper Published The Brighton Gazette published a uniquely small newspaper measuring 10 x 13 cm, an unusual printing experiment that demonstrates the creativity of local journalism in the early 1920s.

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May 05, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 05, 1921?


May 05, 1921 was a Thursday and it was the 125th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1921 can also be written as 5/5/1921 in the US and as 5/5/1921 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 05, 1921?


Famous people born on May 05, 1921:

  • Arthur Schawlow

    Arthur Schawlow was a pioneering American physicist who co-invented the laser and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1981 for groundbreaking...

  • Arthur Leonard Schawlow

    American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1921).

  • Del Martin

    Del Martin was a prominent American lesbian activist and author who was a key figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, living with her partner...

  • Mathilde Casadesus
  • Mavis Lever

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May 05, 1921: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1921:

  • Alfred Hermann Fried

    Austrian journalist and publicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1864).

  • William Friese-Greene

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May 05, 1921: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 1921 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 05, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1921 was My Mammy by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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May 05, 1921: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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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, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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May 05, 1921: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1921 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 1921 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, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 06:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1921 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1921.

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How old is someone born on May 05, 1921?


Someone born on May 05, 1921 is:

104 years and 30 days old,

or 1248 months and 30 days old,

or 5430 weeks and 6 days old,

or 38016 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1921?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1921?

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