What happened on Thursday May 06, 1915?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1915:

• Second Battle of Krithia in Gallipoli Campaign British, Australian, and New Zealand forces launched an assault on Ottoman defenses at the Helles battlefield during the Gallipoli Campaign. Despite their efforts, they were only able to advance 400 yards, highlighting the brutal and challenging nature of the campaign.
• Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition Begins Ordeal During a severe gale, the ship of Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition broke loose from its anchorage, initiating a grueling 312-day survival challenge for the expedition team. This marked the beginning of one of the most remarkable survival stories in polar exploration history.
• Babe Ruth's First Major League Home Run On May 6, 1915, Babe Ruth, then a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, hit his first career home run off pitcher Jack Warhop during a game against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox lost the game 4-3 in a 15-inning marathon, but this moment marked the beginning of Ruth's legendary baseball career.
• Russian Army Offensive in Anatolia The Imperial Russian Army initiated a major offensive in Anatolia, strategically threatening the region of Van in Turkey. This military action was part of the broader geopolitical tensions during World War I.
• German U-Boat Sinks British Merchant Ship German submarine U-20 sank the British merchant ship Centurion southeast of Ireland, contributing to the naval warfare and maritime tensions of World War I.

Events in 1915

May 06, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 06, 1915

Newspapers from May. 06, 1915

May 06, 1915 was a Thursday and it was the 126th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1915 can also be written as 5/6/1915 in the US and as 6/5/1915 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1915 in May 1915 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1915:

• Orson Welles

  Legendary American filmmaker, actor, and radio innovator who revolutionized cinema with 'Citizen Kane' and famously caused nationwide panic...

• Theodore H. White

  Renowned journalist and historian famous for his groundbreaking 'The Making of the President' book series, which provided deep insights into...

• Achille Zavatta

  Tunisia-born French clown who was a prominent performer in the mid-20th century circus world.

• George Perle

  Composer from Bayonne, New Jersey, known for his innovative work in 12-tone tonality and contemporary classical music.

Famous people born in 1915

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1915:

• Tom Watson
• Vasilij Pavlovič Engelhardt

Famous people who died in 1915

Famous people who died on May 6th

May 06, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1915 was The Star-Spangled Banner by Margaret Woodrow Wilson, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Margaret Woodrow Wilson - The Star-Spangled Banner

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1915 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 May 06, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 01:16 am and setting at 12:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1915 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1915.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1915

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Someone born on May 06, 1915 is:

110 years and 8 days old,

or 1320 months and 8 days old,

or 5740 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40186 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1915?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1915?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 06, 1915.

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