What happened on Wednesday May 09, 1917?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1917:

• First Apparition of Our Lady of Fátima In a significant religious event, three young peasant children - Lúcia Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto - reported seeing an apparition of the Virgin Mary above a Holm Oak tree in Cova da Iria near Fátima, Portugal. This event would become a pivotal moment in Catholic Marian apparition history.
• Nivelle Offensive Abandoned during World War I During World War I, the French Army's ambitious Nivelle Offensive was officially abandoned, marking a significant strategic shift in the Western Front military operations. The offensive, led by French General Robert Nivelle, had promised a decisive breakthrough against German forces but ultimately failed to achieve its strategic objectives.
• Eugenio Pacelli Consecrated as Archbishop Eugenio Pacelli, who would later become Pope Pius XII, was consecrated as Archbishop by Pope Benedict XV. This event marked an important milestone in Pacelli's ecclesiastical career, preceding his eventual papacy during the tumultuous period of World War II.
• Battle of the Crna Bend During World War I, Allied forces launched a significant bombardment against Central Powers' defensive positions along the Crna River in Serbia. This military engagement was part of the broader strategic operations in the Balkan theater of the war.

Events in 1917

May 09, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 09, 1917

Newspapers from May. 09, 1917

May 09, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1917 can also be written as 5/9/1917 in the US and as 9/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1917 in May 1917 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1917:

• Fay Kanin
• Richard Shores

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1917:

• II barone Grimthorpe Ernest Beckett
• Ezio De Marchi

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on May 9th

May 09, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 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.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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May 09, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1917 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 07:24 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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Someone born on May 09, 1917 is:

108 years and 5 days old,

or 1296 months and 5 days old,

or 5636 weeks

or 39452 days old,

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