What happened on Monday May 15, 1911?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1911:

• Standard Oil Antitrust Case In a landmark antitrust decision, the United States Supreme Court declares Standard Oil Company of New Jersey an 'unreasonable' monopoly under the Sherman Antitrust Act, ordering the company to be broken up into multiple smaller entities.
• Birth of Robert Johnson Robert Johnson, legendary American blues musician and one of the original inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is born. He would later become a pivotal figure in the development of blues and rock music.
• Torreón Massacre during Mexican Revolution During the Mexican Revolution, forces led by Emilio Madero capture the city of Torreón, resulting in the tragic killing of over 300 Chinese immigrants in a brutal massacre.
• British Parliament Bill Acceptance The British House of Commons accepts the Parliament Bill, a significant legislative development in early 20th-century British governance.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporation Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is officially incorporated at Indiana University, marking an important moment in the history of African American collegiate organizations.
• Birth of Alexander D. Goode Alexander D. Goode, U.S. Army Chaplain who would later become one of the heroic Four Chaplains, is born in Columbus, Ohio.
• Birth of Bel Kaufman Bel Kaufman, German-born American author famous for her novel 'Up the Down Staircase', is born in Berlin. She would later become a notable literary figure.
• Leo Fuchs, Yiddish Actor Leo Fuchs, a Polish-American Yiddish actor known as the 'Galitzianer Cowboy', is noted in historical records on this date.

Events in 1911

May 15, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 15, 1911

Newspapers from May. 15, 1911

May 15, 1911 was a Monday and it was the 135th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1911 can also be written as 5/15/1911 in the US and as 15/5/1911 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1911 in May 1911 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1911:

• Max Frisch

  Max Frisch was a renowned Swiss novelist and playwright who significantly influenced post-World War II German-language literature.

• Herta Oberheuser

Famous people born in 1911

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1911:

• Giuseppe Ippolito Franchi-Verney della Valetta

Famous people who died in 1911

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1911 was Gems from Babes in Toyland by Victor Light Opera Co., according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Victor Light Opera Co. - Gems from Babes in Toyland
2. American Quartet - I Love It
3. Enrico Caruso - Aida - Duet, Act IV: Aida a Me Togliesti (Aida Thou Hast Taken)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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May 15, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1911 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 06:35 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1911 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1911.

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1911

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Someone born on May 15, 1911 is:

114 years and 9 days old,

or 1368 months and 9 days old,

or 5949 weeks and 5 days old,

or 41648 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1911?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1911?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 15, 1911.

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