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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1920What happened on Saturday May 08, 1920?
About May 8th, 1920, in brief:
- Historical events: Following the departure of President Venustiano Carranza, Álvaro Obregón and his revolutionary troops entered Mexico City, marking a significant transition of power in post-revolutionary Mexico. Obregón, a key figure in the Mexican Revolution, would assume the presidency and continue efforts to stabilize and rebuild the nation after years of conflict.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1920 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Swanee (from Sinbad) by Al Jolson
- Popular movie: Down on the Farm directed by Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton
More about May 8th, 1920? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1920.
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May 08, 1920: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1920:
- Álvaro Obregón Becomes President of Mexico Following the departure of President Venustiano Carranza, Álvaro Obregón and his revolutionary troops entered Mexico City, marking a significant transition of power in post-revolutionary Mexico. Obregón, a key figure in the Mexican Revolution, would assume the presidency and continue efforts to stabilize and rebuild the nation after years of conflict.
- 1920 Kentucky Derby Highlights The 1920 Kentucky Derby was a significant horse racing event featuring 17 thoroughbred horses, the largest field to date. While the famous racehorse Man o' War did not compete, the race was notable for Paul Jones winning first place and Upset—the only horse to have previously beaten Man o' War—finishing second.
May 08, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 08, 1920?
Famous people born on May 08, 1920:
- Saul Bass
Legendary graphic designer and filmmaker renowned for creating iconic movie title sequences and posters for directors like Alfred Hitchcock...
- Sloan Wilson
American novelist best known for 'The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit', a seminal work critiquing corporate culture and post-war American...
- Michele Sindona
Controversial Italian-American banker involved in major financial scandals, including Vatican fund laundering and the murder of Giorgio...
- Tom of Finland
Groundbreaking Finnish artist known for his highly influential homoerotic illustrations that challenged societal norms and became iconic in...
- Gordon McClymont
Australian academic and ecologist (d. 2000).
- Barbara Howard
Canadian sprinter and educator (b. 1920).
- Fort Worth (Texas)
May 08, 1920: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1920 was Swanee (from Sinbad) by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
- Al Jolson - Swanee (from Sinbad)
May 08, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
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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, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1920 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 1920 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, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 10:59 am.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1920.
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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1920
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Someone born on May 08, 1920 is:
105 years and 6 days old,
or 1260 months and 6 days old,
or 5479 weeks and 4 days old,
or 38357 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1920?
There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1920?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 08, 1920.
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