Tuesday May 08, 1917: on this day

May 08, 1917 was the 128th day of the year 1917, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 08, 1917 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on May 08, 1917, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1917, which were the most popular songs (ex. Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile by Helen Clark), movies (e.g. A Mormon Maid, directed by Robert Z. Leonard), TV series and books back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1917 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

What day of the week was May 08, 1917?

May 08, 1917 was a Tuesday and it was the 127th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1917 can also be written as 5/8/1917 in the US and as 8/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1917 in May 1917 calendar

May	1917
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

May 08, 1917: What happened on that day?

May 08, 1917: What were the magazines covers that day?

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Who was born on May 08, 1917?

Famous people born on May 08, 1917:

John Anderson
Jr.

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

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May 08, 1917: How old are you if you were born on that day?

You are 106 years 6 months old,

or 1278 months and 27 days old,

or 5561 weeks

or 38927 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 1917.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1917?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 08, 1917.

May 08, 1917: What famous people died on that day?

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

Ulrike Meinhof
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George Peppard
American actor and TV series star who appeared in 25 films.
Gilles Villeneuve
French-Canadian Formula One driver.
Luigi Nono
Italian composer (Born in 1924).

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May 08, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 08, 1917 is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 08, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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May 08, 1917: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

Holidays on May 08, 1917:

Parents' Day in South Korea
Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
VE Day
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1917:

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1917:

Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
Saint Ida of Nivelles

May 08, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 08, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1917 was Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile by Helen Clark, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 08, 1917: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1917 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Helen Clark - Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile
Al Jolson - Ev'ry Little While
M.J. O'Connell - Keep Your Eye on the Girlie You Love
John McCormack - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

May 08, 1917: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 1917 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

May 08, 1917: What was the lunar phase on that day?

Lunar phase

The lunar phase on May 08, 1917 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 06:21 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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Who was the US President on May 08, 1917?

On May 08, 1917 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1917?

On May 08, 1917 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1917?

On May 08, 1917 the Pope was Benedict XV.

What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 8th, such as:

2019 - 2019 Lahore Bombing: At least 11 people are killed in a blast near the Data Darbar Sufi shrine, Lahore (Pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. Half of these were police officers.
2018 - Colombian conflict: The Colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
2017 - Spirit Airlines cancels 11 flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (As talks take place between the airline's union, Air Line Pilots Association International). Three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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What happened in 1917?

1917 was filled with very interesting events such as

US liner Housatonic sunk by German sub and diplomatic relations severed
Russian revolution breaks out
Nicholas II, last Russian tsar, says he will abdicate [3 / 3 OS]

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What was the calendar for May 1917?

May 1917 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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