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see horoscope and birth chart for May 11, 1917What happened on Friday May 11, 1917?
About May 11th, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 11, 1917, during World War I, German and Bulgarian forces initiated strategic counter-maneuvers against Allied patrols along the Crna River in Serbia. These military operations were part of the complex defensive strategies employed by the Central Powers to maintain their positions in the Balkan theater of war.
- Day of the week: May 11th, 1917 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile by Helen Clark
- Popular movie: A Mormon Maid directed by Robert Z. Leonard
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May 11, 1917: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 1917:
- Battle of the Crna Bend during World War I On May 11, 1917, during World War I, German and Bulgarian forces initiated strategic counter-maneuvers against Allied patrols along the Crna River in Serbia. These military operations were part of the complex defensive strategies employed by the Central Powers to maintain their positions in the Balkan theater of war.
- German Submarine SM UB-39 Sinks in North Sea On May 11, 1917, the German submarine SM UB-39 tragically struck a mine in the North Sea and sank, resulting in the loss of all 24 crew members. This incident highlighted the extreme dangers faced by naval personnel during World War I, particularly submarine crews operating in heavily mined maritime zones.
- Royal Letters Patent Granted to New Zealand On May 11, 1917, the British Crown officially granted Royal Letters Patent to New Zealand, further solidifying its constitutional status within the British Empire. This legal document represented an important milestone in New Zealand's governance and relationship with the United Kingdom.
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May 11, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 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 11, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 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.
- 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 11, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 11, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1917 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 09:46 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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How old is someone born on May 11, 1917?
Someone born on May 11, 1917 is:
107 years 11 months old,
or 1295 months and 28 days old,
or 5635 weeks
or 39445 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1917?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1917?
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