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see horoscope and birth chart for May 15, 1916What happened on Monday May 15, 1916?
About May 15th, 1916, in brief:
- Historical events: A horrific racially motivated murder occurred in Waco, Texas, where Jesse Washington, a 17-year-old African American farmhand, was brutally lynched after being falsely accused of raping and murdering his white employer's wife. This tragic event exemplified the systemic racism and extrajudicial violence prevalent in the early 20th-century American South.
- Day of the week: May 15th, 1916 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: The Old Refrain by John McCormack
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Arthur Berthelet
More about May 15th, 1916? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 1916.
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May 15, 1916: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 15, 1916:
- Lynching of Jesse Washington A horrific racially motivated murder occurred in Waco, Texas, where Jesse Washington, a 17-year-old African American farmhand, was brutally lynched after being falsely accused of raping and murdering his white employer's wife. This tragic event exemplified the systemic racism and extrajudicial violence prevalent in the early 20th-century American South.
- Battle of Asiago - Austrian Offensive During World War I, Austrian troops launched a significant offensive against the Italian front, successfully capturing the strategic town of Asiago in the Veneto region. This military operation was part of the broader Alpine front conflict, demonstrating the intense military pressure on Italian defensive positions.
May 15, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 15, 1916?
Who was born on May 15, 1916?
Famous people born on May 15, 1916:
- Vera Gebuhr
Renowned Danish actress known for her significant contributions to Danish cinema and theater during the mid-20th century.
- Lord Robert McDonald
- Chiang Fang-liang
- Ezio Giaccone
May 15, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 15, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 15, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1916 was The Old Refrain by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
- John McCormack - The Old Refrain
- Manuel Romain - She's the Daughter of Mother Machree
- Charles Harrison - She's the Daughter of Mother Machree
- James F. Harrison (as Frederick J. Wheeler) - Wake Up, America!
May 15, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 15, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 15, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 15, 1916 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1916 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, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:16 pm and setting at 03:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1916 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1916.
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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1916
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Someone born on May 15, 1916 is:
108 years 11 months old,
or 1307 months and 29 days old,
or 5687 weeks and 2 days old,
or 39811 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1916?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1916?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 15, 1916.
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