What happened on Monday May 08, 1911?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1911:

• Pancho Villa's Attack on Ciudad Juarez During the Mexican Revolution, revolutionary leader Pancho Villa launched an unauthorized attack against government troops in Ciudad Juarez. Despite acting without permission from Francisco I. Madero, Villa's forces successfully compelled government troops to surrender by May 10, 1911. This action demonstrated Villa's independent military strategy and growing influence in the revolutionary movement.
• Abolition of Chinese Grand Council A significant political reform occurred in China with the abolition of the traditional Grand Council, which was replaced by a modern ten-member constitutional cabinet. Prince Yikuang (Prince Qing) made history by becoming China's first Premier, marking a pivotal moment in the country's transition towards a more Western-style governance structure.
• Curtiss A-1 Triad Naval Aviation Contract Captain Washington Irving Chambers of the United States Navy awarded a groundbreaking contract to Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company for the Curtiss A-1 Triad. This event was crucial in the development of naval aviation, representing an important technological milestone in military aerospace capabilities.
• China-UK Opium Production Agreement China and the United Kingdom signed a landmark agreement to systematically phase out opium production over a seven-year period. The agreement included a commitment from Britain to proportionally reduce opium exports from India to China, representing a significant diplomatic effort to address the destructive opium trade.
• House of Lords Reconstitution Proposal The House of Lords approved Lord Lansdowne's proposal for its own reconstitution during the first reading. This suggested reform indicated ongoing discussions about modernizing the British parliamentary system and potentially reducing the hereditary powers of the aristocratic chamber.

Events in 1911

May 08, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 08, 1911

Newspapers from May. 08, 1911

May 08, 1911 was a Monday and it was the 128th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1911 can also be written as 5/8/1911 in the US and as 8/5/1911 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1911 in May 1911 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1911:

• Robert Johnson

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Famous people born in 1911

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May 08, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1911 was Oh, That We Two Were Maying by Elizabeth Wheeler, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Elizabeth Wheeler - Oh, That We Two Were Maying
2. Ada Jones & Billy Murray & American Quartet - Come, Josephine, in My Flying Machine
3. American Quartet - Some of These Days

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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May 08, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1911 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 02:32 pm and setting at 03:14 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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Someone born on May 08, 1911 is:

114 years and 6 days old,

or 1368 months and 6 days old,

or 5949 weeks and 2 days old,

or 41645 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1911?

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 08, 1911.

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