What happened on Saturday May 12, 1917?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1917:

• Tenth Battle of the Isonzo Begins The Tenth Battle of the Isonzo was a significant military engagement during World War I, fought between the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies along the Isonzo River in present-day Slovenia. This battle was part of a series of twelve battles in the region, characterized by intense fighting and high casualties on both sides.
• 43rd Kentucky Derby Won by Omar Khayyam Charles Borel rode Omar Khayyam to victory in the 43rd Kentucky Derby, completing the race in a time of 2:04.6. This historic horse racing event took place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, marking another memorable moment in the prestigious horse racing competition.
• 42nd Preakness Stakes E. Haynes rode Kalitan to victory in the 42nd Preakness Stakes, finishing the race with a time of 1:54.4. This horse racing event was part of the Triple Crown series, showcasing the skill of both horse and jockey.

Events in 1917

May 12, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 12, 1917

Newspapers from May. 12, 1917

May 12, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1917 can also be written as 5/12/1917 in the US and as 12/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1917 in May 1917 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1917:

• Maya Deren

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1917:

• Roberto Barracco
• IV barone Clonbrock Luke Dillon

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on May 12th

May 12, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1917 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:42 pm and setting at 10:59 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 12, 1917 is:

108 years and 2 days old,

or 1296 months and 2 days old,

or 5635 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39449 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1917?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 12, 1917.

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