What happened on Saturday May 15, 1920?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1920:

• Canonization of Joan of Arc Pope Benedict XV presided over the historic canonization ceremony of Joan of Arc at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The event was a major religious milestone, attended by over 30,000 people, including 140 descendants of Joan of Arc's family. The basilica was elaborately decorated for this momentous religious recognition.
• Execution of Maria Bochkareva during Russian Civil War Maria Bochkareva, a notable Russian White soldier, was executed by Soviet authorities, marking a significant moment in the ongoing Russian Civil War between the Bolsheviks and anti-communist forces.
• Switzerland Votes to Join League of Nations A national referendum in Switzerland resulted in favorable support for joining the League of Nations, signaling the country's commitment to international cooperation and diplomacy in the post-World War I era.
• French and Belgian Troops Withdraw from Germany French and Belgian military forces completed their withdrawal from occupied German cities, representing a significant step towards post-World War I reconciliation and territorial normalization.
• First KLM International Flight KLM, the Dutch national airline, inaugurated its first international commercial flight from Amsterdam to London, marking a pivotal moment in the development of European civil aviation.
• ADO '20 Soccer Team Formation A local soccer team, ADO '20, was established in Heemskerk, Netherlands, contributing to the region's sporting landscape.

Events in 1920

May 15, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 15, 1920

Newspapers from May. 15, 1920

May 15, 1920 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1920 can also be written as 5/15/1920 in the US and as 15/5/1920 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1920 in May 1920 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1920:

• Michel Audiard

  Michel Audiard was a prominent French film director, screenwriter, and novelist known for his sharp wit and memorable dialogues in over 50...

• Carlo Coccioli

  Carlo Coccioli was an Italian novelist, dramatist, and theological expert renowned for his translations of ancient languages.

• Nasrallah Pierre Sfeir

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1920:

• Giulio Boschi
• Owen Morgan Edwards

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1920 was Irene by Edith Day, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Edith Day - Irene

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1920 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1920 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, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1920

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Someone born on May 15, 1920 is:

104 years 11 months old,

or 1259 months and 29 days old,

or 5478 weeks and 4 days old,

or 38350 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 15, 1920.

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