Saturday May 15, 1920: on this day

May 15, 1920 was the 136th day of the year 1920, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 15, 1920 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 15, 1920, who was born and died on May 15, 1920, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1920, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irene by Edith Day), movies (e.g. Down on the Farm, directed by Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1920 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 15, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1920:

  • Russian revolution: russian white soldier maria bochkareva is executed in soviet russia.
  • Canonization of joan of arc. over 30,000 people attend the ceremony in rome, including 140 descendants of joan of arc's family. pope benedict xv presides over the rite, for which the interior of st. peter's basilica in rome is richly decorated.
  • A referendum in switzerland is favorable to joining the league of nations.
  • French and belgian troops leave the cities they have occupied in germany.
  • The first flight of dutch air company klm, from amsterdam to london, takes place.

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May 15, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 15, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1920 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on May 15, 1920?


Famous people born on May 15, 1920:

  • Canuto Perez

    Famous novelist recognized for his impactful storytelling.

  • Kyros Vassaras

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Delmo

    Renowned abstract painter known for his vibrant use of colors.

  • Maidie Dickson

    Award-winning journalist who covered major political events.

  • Ruhama Bela

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Adalid Hernandez

    Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Georgenia Clark

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Yittel Abraham

    Renowned for contributions to number theory.

  • Ambert Van Hecke

    Renowned Belgian painter known for his vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.

  • Liala

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Prima Ballerina

    Renowned ballet dancer known for her grace and skill.

  • Khoury

    Prominent political figure known for his advocacy for human rights.

  • Dakiya Babu

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Ilee

    Renowned actress known for her iconic roles in classic films.

  • Khila Khani

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Cung Hua

    Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Novice Thompson

    Contributed to the development of quantum mechanics.

  • Aleli Ricarte

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Meshulem Shtisel

    Renowned Israeli author known for his poignant storytelling.

  • Dula Bhaya

    Prominent leader in the independence movement of a country.

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1920: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 103 years 10 months old,

or 1246 months and 13 days old,

or 5419 weeks and 5 days old,

or 37938 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 1920.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1920?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

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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May 15, 1920: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1920:

  • Dearies

    Inventor of a groundbreaking technology.

  • Giulio Boschi
  • Owen Morgan Edwards

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Chaselyn Dickinson

    Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

  • Emily Dickinson

    American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

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May 15, 1920: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1920:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1920:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 15, 1920: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1920 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Irene

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May 15, 1920: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1920 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton

Starring: Louise Fazenda, Harry Gribbon, Bert Roach, James Finlayson

The Toll Gate

The Toll Gate

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Lambert Hillyer

Starring: William S. Hart, Anna Q. Nilsson, Joseph Singleton, Jack Richardson

Sex

Sex

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Fred Niblo

Starring: Louise Glaum, Irving Cummings, Peggy Pearce, Myrtle Stedman

Country: United States of America

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1920

Directed by: John S. Robertson

Starring: John Barrymore, Martha Mansfield, Brandon Hurst, Charles Lane

Country: United States of America

Man and Woman

Man and Woman

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Takahiko Iimura

history

Who was the US President on May 15, 1920?

On May 15, 1920 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1920?

On May 15, 1920 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1920?

On May 15, 1920 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

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What happened in 1920?

1920 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st peace of Riga-Soviet Union recognizes Independence of Latvia
  • 24th US Golf Open: Ted Ray shoots a 295 at Inverness Club in Ohio
  • Post Office says children could not be sent by parcel post

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What was the calendar for May 1920?

May 1920 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1920 calendar looked like.

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