What happened on Wednesday May 10, 1911?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1911:

• Birth of Blues Legend Robert Johnson Robert Johnson, a legendary American blues musician who would profoundly influence rock and roll, was born on May 10, 1911. Later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Johnson became an iconic figure in music history, known for his exceptional guitar skills and influential blues recordings.
• Rebel Forces Capture Ciudad Juárez During Mexican Revolution On May 10, 1911, a significant moment in the Mexican Revolution occurred when General Juan Navarro surrendered the city of Ciudad Juárez to rebel forces led by Pascual Orozco and Pancho Villa. The surrender took place at 2:30 pm, marking the first territorial loss for the federal government. This event was pivotal in the revolutionary struggle, with Francisco Madero subsequently proclaiming himself President the following day.
• US Navy Contracts First Naval Aircraft On May 10, 1911, 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 momentous agreement effectively marked the birth of naval aviation, setting the stage for future military aerospace development.
• Author Bel Kaufman Born in Berlin Bel Kaufman, a German-born American author renowned for her novel 'Up the Down Staircase', was born in Berlin on May 10, 1911. Her literary work would later become a significant commentary on American education and urban school life.

Events in 1911

May 10, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 10, 1911

Newspapers from May. 10, 1911

May 10, 1911 was a Wednesday and it was the 130th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1911 can also be written as 5/10/1911 in the US and as 10/5/1911 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1911 in May 1911 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1911:

• Bel Kaufman

  Renowned Jewish-American author best known for her novel 'Up the Down Staircase', which provided a humorous and insightful look into the...

Famous people born in 1911

Famous people born on May 10th

May 10, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 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 10th is Taurus.

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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 10, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1911 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:38 pm and setting at 03:56 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 10, 1911 is:

114 years and 3 days old,

or 1368 months and 3 days old,

or 5948 weeks and 6 days old,

or 41642 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1911?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1911?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 10, 1911.

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