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see horoscope and birth chart for May 16, 1920What happened on Sunday May 16, 1920?
About May 16th, 1920, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 16, 1920, Pope Benedict XV officially canonized Joan of Arc as a saint in Rome, recognizing her extraordinary religious devotion and historical significance. This momentous event came centuries after her martyrdom, formally acknowledging her spiritual importance and heroic legacy in the Catholic Church.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1920 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Irene by Edith Day
- Popular movie: Down on the Farm directed by Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton
More about May 16th, 1920? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 1920.
Table of contents
- May 16, 1920: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 16, 1920?
- Who was born on May 16, 1920?
- May 16, 1920: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1920: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 16, 1920?
- Back in 1920
May 16, 1920: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1920:
- Joan of Arc Canonized as Saint On May 16, 1920, Pope Benedict XV officially canonized Joan of Arc as a saint in Rome, recognizing her extraordinary religious devotion and historical significance. This momentous event came centuries after her martyrdom, formally acknowledging her spiritual importance and heroic legacy in the Catholic Church.
- Spanish Bullfighter Joselito Dies On May 16, 1920, the renowned Spanish bullfighter Joselito met a tragic end when he was fatally gored during his final bullfight. This devastating incident marked the end of a legendary matador's career and life, sending shockwaves through the Spanish bullfighting community.
May 16, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 16, 1920?
Who was born on May 16, 1920?
Famous people born on May 16, 1920:
- Martine Carol
Prominent French actress of the 1950s, best known for her iconic role in 'Lola Montes' (1955) and her work in Hollywood.
- Jacques François
French voice actor renowned for dubbing Gregory Peck's films into French, contributing significantly to international film localization in...
May 16, 1920: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1920:
- Levi Morton
Levi Morton was the 22nd Vice President of the United States, serving under President Benjamin Harrison from 1889 to 1893.
- Marija Leont'evna Bočkarëva
- José Gómez Ortega
- Domenico Raccuini
May 16, 1920: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 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 16, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1920 was Irene by Edith Day, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
- Edith Day - Irene
May 16, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal 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 16, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1920 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:21 am and setting at 07:40 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 16, 1920
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Someone born on May 16, 1920 is:
104 years 11 months old,
or 1259 months and 28 days old,
or 5478 weeks and 3 days old,
or 38349 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1920?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1920?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 16, 1920.
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