What happened on Sunday May 07, 1911?

About May 7th, 1911, in brief:

  • Historical events: Heightening diplomatic tensions, Germany issued a stern warning to France, asserting that any attempted occupation of the Moroccan city of Fes would be considered a violation of existing treaties between the two nations. This event underscores the complex geopolitical landscape and growing international rivalries preceding World War I.
  • Day of the week: May 7th, 1911 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Think It Over, Mary by Byron G. Harlan
  • Popular movie: The Lost Chord directed by

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May 07, 1911: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 1911:

  • Germany Warns France Over Moroccan Territorial Intentions Heightening diplomatic tensions, Germany issued a stern warning to France, asserting that any attempted occupation of the Moroccan city of Fes would be considered a violation of existing treaties between the two nations. This event underscores the complex geopolitical landscape and growing international rivalries preceding World War I.
  • Porfirio Díaz Declares Resignation from Mexican Presidency In a significant political development, President Porfirio Díaz issued a manifesto announcing his eventual resignation from the presidency of Mexico. However, he conditioned his departure on the cessation of rebel hostilities, demonstrating his strategic approach to political transition during a tumultuous period in Mexican history.
  • Birth of Naval Aviation: Curtiss A-1 Triad Contract Captain Washington Irving Chambers of the United States Navy made a pivotal decision by awarding a contract to Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company for the Curtiss A-1 Triad. This momentous event marked the official beginning of naval aviation, signaling a transformative moment in military technology and maritime warfare capabilities.
  • China Abolishes Grand Council, Establishes Constitutional Cabinet In a significant governmental reform, the Chinese Grand Council was dissolved and replaced by a ten-member constitutional cabinet. Prince Yikuang (Prince Qing) became the first Premier in China's history, symbolizing a major step towards modernization and constitutional governance in the late Qing dynasty.
  • China-UK Agreement to Phase Out Opium Trade China and the United Kingdom signed a landmark agreement to systematically eliminate opium production and trade. Under the terms, China would phase out domestic opium production over seven years, while the British would correspondingly reduce opium exports from India to China, representing a significant diplomatic and public health initiative.
  • House of Lords Approves Reconstitution Proposal The House of Lords in the United Kingdom approved Lord Lansdowne's proposal for its own reconstitution on the first reading. This development signaled potential structural reforms in the British parliamentary system and the upper legislative chamber.

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May 07, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 07, 1911?


May 07, 1911 was a Sunday and it was the 127th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1911 can also be written as 5/7/1911 in the US and as 7/5/1911 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 07, 1911?


Famous people born on May 07, 1911:

  • Ishirō Honda

    Renowned Japanese film director famous for creating the Godzilla film series and pioneering the kaiju genre in cinema.

  • Rıfat Ilgaz

    Prominent Turkish author, poet, and educator who made significant contributions to Turkish literature.

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May 07, 1911: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 1911:

  • Michael Masing

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May 07, 1911: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 1911 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 07, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1911 was Think It Over, Mary by Byron G. Harlan, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

  1. - Think It Over, Mary youtube
  2. - Let Me Call You Sweetheart youtube
  3. - Gems from The Pirates of Penzance youtube
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May 07, 1911: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th 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 07, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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May 07, 1911: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 07, 1911 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 1911 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 07, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 01:27 pm and setting at 02:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1911 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1911.

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How old is someone born on May 07, 1911?


Someone born on May 07, 1911 is:

113 years 10 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 1911?

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