What happened on Tuesday May 16, 1911?

About May 16th, 1911, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Mexican Revolution, a tragic ethnic massacre occurred in Torreón when revolutionary forces led by Emilio Madero (brother of Francisco I. Madero) captured the city from Federal troops, resulting in the brutal killing of 303 Chinese and five Japanese immigrants, highlighting the complex racial tensions and violence of the period.
  • Day of the week: May 16th, 1911 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Gems from Babes in Toyland by Victor Light Opera Co.
  • Popular movie: The Lost Chord directed by

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May 16, 1911: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1911:

  • Torreón Massacre during Mexican Revolution During the Mexican Revolution, a tragic ethnic massacre occurred in Torreón when revolutionary forces led by Emilio Madero (brother of Francisco I. Madero) captured the city from Federal troops, resulting in the brutal killing of 303 Chinese and five Japanese immigrants, highlighting the complex racial tensions and violence of the period.
  • Neanderthal Remains Discovery in Jersey Archaeologists uncovered significant Neanderthal human remains on the island of Jersey in the United Kingdom, providing crucial insights into prehistoric human evolution and settlement patterns in the British Isles.
  • Zeppelin Deutschland Disaster The German airship Zeppelin 'Deutscheland' was destroyed in a catastrophic accident at Düsseldorf, marking a significant setback in early aviation technology and highlighting the inherent risks of dirigible travel during the early 20th century.

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May 16, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 16, 1911?


May 16, 1911 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1911 can also be written as 5/16/1911 in the US and as 16/5/1911 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 16, 1911?


Famous people born on May 16, 1911:

  • Zoë Fontana

    Prominent Italian fashion designer who co-founded the renowned Sorelle Fontana fashion house in Rome in 1946 with her sisters Micol and...

  • Max Frisch

    Renowned Swiss novelist, playwright, and architect, known for his existentialist works exploring themes of identity, personal...

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May 16, 1911: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1911:

  • Roberto Bonola
  • Gheorghe Manu
  • Lorenzo Panepinto

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May 16, 1911: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1911 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 16, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 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. - Gems from Babes in Toyland youtube
  2. - I Love It youtube
  3. - Aida - Duet, Act IV: Aida a Me Togliesti (Aida Thou Hast Taken)
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May 16, 1911: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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May 16, 1911: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1911 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 07:26 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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How old is someone born on May 16, 1911?


Someone born on May 16, 1911 is:

113 years 11 months old,

or 1367 months and 17 days old,

or 5946 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41626 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1911?

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