What happened on Thursday May 14, 1914?

About May 14th, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially signed a proclamation establishing Mother's Day as a national holiday, designating the second Sunday in May to honor and celebrate mothers across the United States.
  • Day of the week: May 14th, 1914 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: O Sole Mio (My Sunshine) by Alan Turner
  • Popular movie: The Legend of Snow White directed by Orlando Corradi

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May 14, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1914:

  • Mother's Day Proclamation Signed U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially signed a proclamation establishing Mother's Day as a national holiday, designating the second Sunday in May to honor and celebrate mothers across the United States.
  • HMS Galatea Launched The Royal Navy cruiser HMS Galatea was launched at the William Beardmore and Company shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland. This vessel would later become one of the most decorated naval ships during World War I, playing a significant role in maritime military operations.
  • Anglo-American Exhibition Opens in London The Anglo-American Exhibition commenced at Shepherd's Bush, London, representing one of the final international exhibitions of its kind in the area, showcasing cultural and commercial exchanges between the United States and United Kingdom.
  • British Altitude Record Set British aviator Norman Spratt achieved a remarkable altitude record of 18,900 feet while piloting a Royal aircraft, demonstrating the rapid technological advancements in aviation during the early 20th century.
  • Unusual Baseball No-Hitter In a remarkable and unusual baseball game, Chicago's Jim Scott pitched a no-hitter against Cleveland but paradoxically lost the game 1-0 after giving up two hits in the 10th inning, highlighting the unpredictable nature of baseball.
  • Rochester Bridge Opened A new bridge was inaugurated across the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, England, improving transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the region.

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May 14, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 14, 1914?


May 14, 1914 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1914 can also be written as 5/14/1914 in the US and as 14/5/1914 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 14, 1914?


Famous people born on May 14, 1914:

  • Joe Louis

    Legendary African American boxer known as the 'Brown Bomber', who was world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949 and a pivotal figure in...

  • William Tutte

    Renowned British mathematician and codebreaker who played a crucial role in breaking German Enigma codes during World War II, significantly...

  • Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont

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May 14, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 14, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1914 was O Sole Mio (My Sunshine) by Alan Turner, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

  1. - O Sole Mio (My Sunshine) youtube
  2. - Amor Mio (My Love) youtube
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May 14, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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May 14, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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May 14, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 14, 1914 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 1914 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 14, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 09:57 am.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1914.

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How old is someone born on May 14, 1914?


Someone born on May 14, 1914 is:

110 years 11 months old,

or 1331 months and 4 days old,

or 5788 weeks and 1 day old,

or 40517 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1914?

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