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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1924What happened on Thursday May 08, 1924?
About May 8th, 1924, in brief:
- Historical events: The Klaipeda Convention was formally signed, officially incorporating the Klaipeda Region (formerly Memel Territory) into Lithuania, resolving a complex territorial dispute and establishing regional autonomy.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1924 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: One I Love Belongs to Someone Else by Al Jolson
- Popular movie: Kriemhild's Revenge directed by Fritz Lang
More about May 8th, 1924? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1924.
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May 08, 1924: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1924:
- Klaipeda Convention Signed The Klaipeda Convention was formally signed, officially incorporating the Klaipeda Region (formerly Memel Territory) into Lithuania, resolving a complex territorial dispute and establishing regional autonomy.
- Memel Territories Transferred to Lithuania The Memel territories were officially transferred to Lithuania, marking a significant territorial change in the aftermath of World War I and the redrawing of European borders.
- Werkspoor Workers Strike in Amsterdam Workers at Werkspoor industrial factory in Amsterdam organized a strike to protest against a third consecutive wage reduction, highlighting labor tensions and economic challenges in the Netherlands during the 1920s.
- Arthur Honegger's 'Pacifica 231' Premieres Composer Arthur Honegger premiered his innovative orchestral work 'Pacifica 231', contributing to the early 20th-century classical music landscape and showcasing the evolving musical styles of the era.
- Sophie Lyons Murder in Detroit Sophie Lyons, a notorious criminal from the post-Civil War period, was murdered in Detroit at the age of 75, marking the end of a controversial life in the criminal underworld.
May 08, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 08, 1924?
Famous people born on May 08, 1924:
- Tristan Jones
Renowned Welsh author and sailor famous for his captivating sea adventure books, documenting extraordinary maritime experiences.
- Yves Bergougnan
French sports champion known for his achievements in athletics or sports during the mid-20th century.
May 08, 1924: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1924 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1924 was One I Love Belongs to Someone Else by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
- Al Jolson - One I Love Belongs to Someone Else
- Al Jolson - I'm Goin' South
- Al Jolson - Steppin' Out
May 08, 1924: 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, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Wood 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, 1924: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1924 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 1924 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, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:14 am and setting at 12:02 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1924 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 1924.
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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1924
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Someone born on May 08, 1924 is:
101 years and 6 days old,
or 1212 months and 6 days old,
or 5270 weeks and 6 days old,
or 36896 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1924?
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, 1924?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 08, 1924.
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