What happened on Sunday May 06, 1917?

About May 6th, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: A German aircraft conducted a bombing raid on London, resulting in one civilian fatality. This event represented an escalation of aerial warfare and marked one of the early instances of direct enemy attacks on civilian populations during World War I.
  • Day of the week: May 6th, 1917 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Chanson De Juin (Song of June) by Enrico Caruso
  • Popular movie: A Mormon Maid directed by Robert Z. Leonard

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May 06, 1917: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1917:

  • First German Air Raid on London in World War I A German aircraft conducted a bombing raid on London, resulting in one civilian fatality. This event represented an escalation of aerial warfare and marked one of the early instances of direct enemy attacks on civilian populations during World War I.
  • Battle of the Crna Bend during World War I German and Bulgarian forces initiated strategic counter-maneuvers against Allied patrols along the Crna River in Serbia. This military engagement was part of the complex tactical movements during World War I, highlighting the intricate battlefield dynamics of the conflict.
  • José Gutiérrez Guerra Elected President of Bolivia José Gutiérrez Guerra was democratically elected as the 34th president of Bolivia, marking a significant moment in the country's political history. His election represented the ongoing political transitions in South America during the early 20th century.
  • No-Hitter Baseball Game: Browns Defeat White Sox Bob Groom of the Saint Louis Browns pitched a remarkable no-hitter, completely shutting out the Chicago White Sox with a 3-0 victory. This exceptional pitching performance demonstrated Groom's skill and precision on the baseball field.

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May 06, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 06, 1917?


May 06, 1917 was a Sunday and it was the 126th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1917 can also be written as 5/6/1917 in the US and as 6/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 06, 1917?


Famous people born on May 06, 1917:

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  • Kal Mann

    Kal Mann was an American songwriter known for his contributions to popular music in the mid-20th century.

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May 06, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1917:

  • Alfred John North

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May 06, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 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 06, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1917 was Chanson De Juin (Song of June) by Enrico Caruso, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

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May 06, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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May 06, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1917 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 04:41 am.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1917.

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How old is someone born on May 06, 1917?


Someone born on May 06, 1917 is:

108 years and 8 days old,

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or 5636 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39455 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1917?

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, 1917?

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