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see horoscope and birth chart for May 16, 1931What happened on Saturday May 16, 1931?
About May 16th, 1931, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 16, 1931, renowned physicist Albert Einstein delivered a significant lecture at Rhodes House in Oxford, England. The lecture was notable not only for its intellectual content but also for a unique historical detail: the blackboard used during the presentation was preserved, potentially capturing a moment of scientific discourse from one of the 20th century's most brilliant minds.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1931 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright
More about May 16th, 1931? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 1931.
Table of contents
- May 16, 1931: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 16, 1931?
- Who was born on May 16, 1931?
- May 16, 1931: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1931: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 16, 1931?
- Back in 1931
May 16, 1931: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1931:
- Einstein Lectures at Rhodes House On May 16, 1931, renowned physicist Albert Einstein delivered a significant lecture at Rhodes House in Oxford, England. The lecture was notable not only for its intellectual content but also for a unique historical detail: the blackboard used during the presentation was preserved, potentially capturing a moment of scientific discourse from one of the 20th century's most brilliant minds.
- Twenty Grand Wins the 57th Kentucky Derby On May 16, 1931, the legendary racehorse Twenty Grand, ridden by jockey Charley Kurtsinger, triumphed in the 57th Kentucky Derby with an impressive time of 2:01.8. This victory solidified Twenty Grand's place in horse racing history and showcased Kurtsinger's exceptional riding skills.
May 16, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 16, 1931?
May 16, 1931 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1931 can also be written as 5/16/1931 in the US and as 16/5/1931 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 16, 1931?
Famous people born on May 16, 1931:
- Hana Brady
Jewish-Czech Holocaust victim who tragically died at Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II, symbolizing the innocent victims of...
- Lowell Weicker
American politician who served as the 85th Governor of Connecticut, playing a significant role in state politics.
- Alena Vrzanova
Czech figure skater who competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics, representing her country in international sports competition.
- K. Natwar Singh
Indian scholar and politician who served as Minister of External Affairs, contributing significantly to India's diplomatic landscape.
- Lowell P. Weicker Jr.
American soldier and politician, 85th governor of connecticut (d. 2023).
- Vujadin Boškov
May 16, 1931: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1931:
- Mariano La Via
- Vincenzo Montenovesi
- George Foot Moore
May 16, 1931: 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, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Goat 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, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1931 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1931 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, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:49 am and setting at 08:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 02, 1931 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1931.
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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1931
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Someone born on May 16, 1931 is:
93 years 11 months old,
or 1127 months and 28 days old,
or 4904 weeks and 4 days old,
or 34332 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1931?
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, 1931?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 16, 1931.
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Back in 1931
