What happened on Thursday May 15, 1924?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1924:

• Eugene O'Neill's Groundbreaking Play Premieres Eugene O'Neill's provocative play 'All God's Chillun Got Wings', inspired by a Negro spiritual, premiered in New York City, starring the renowned Paul Robeson. The production was significant for its bold exploration of racial themes during the Harlem Renaissance period.
• Assassination Attempt on Chinese Foreign Minister Chinese Foreign Minister Wellington Koo narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when a bomb-laden package addressed to him was delivered to his residence. A servant who opened the package tragically lost their life in the deadly incident, highlighting the volatile political climate of the era.
• Death of French Diplomat and Peace Advocate Paul d'Estornelles de Constant, a prominent French diplomat and passionate pacifist, passed away at the age of 71. His lifelong commitment to international peace and diplomacy marked him as an important figure in early 20th-century European politics.

Events in 1924

May 15, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 15, 1924

Newspapers from May. 15, 1924

May 15, 1924 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1924 can also be written as 5/15/1924 in the US and as 15/5/1924 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1924 in May 1924 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1924:

• Ursula Thiess

  German actress known for her film roles in the 1950s and her marriage to Hollywood actor Robert Taylor.

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1924:

• Paul-Henri-Benjamin d'Estournelles de Constant

  French diplomat and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1852).

• Paul Henri Benjamin Balluet d'Estournelles de Constant, Baron de Constant de Rebecque

  Prize laureate for their prominent position in the international movement for peace and arbitration.

Famous people who died in 1924

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1924 was Fare You Well, Old Joe Clark by Fiddlin' John Carson, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Fiddlin' John Carson - Fare You Well, Old Joe Clark
2. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Limehouse Blues
3. Marcia Freer - It's a Man, Every Time, It's a Man

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, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1924 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1924 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, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:16 pm and setting at 04:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1924 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 1924.

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Someone born on May 15, 1924 is:

100 years 11 months old,

or 1211 months and 29 days old,

or 5269 weeks and 6 days old,

or 36889 days old,

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 15, 1924.

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