Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1910 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 17, 1910What happened on Tuesday May 17, 1910?
About May 17th, 1910, in brief:
- Historical events: A catastrophic chain reaction explosion occurred at the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company in Canton, Ohio, on May 17, 1910. Seven boilers simultaneously detonated, resulting in thirteen fatalities and thirty serious injuries. This tragic industrial accident highlighted the significant safety risks in early 20th-century manufacturing environments.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1910 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Cubanola Glide by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
More about May 17th, 1910? See below for more news and curiosities on May 17th, 1910.
May 17, 1910: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1910:
- Deadly Industrial Explosion in Ohio A catastrophic chain reaction explosion occurred at the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company in Canton, Ohio, on May 17, 1910. Seven boilers simultaneously detonated, resulting in thirteen fatalities and thirty serious injuries. This tragic industrial accident highlighted the significant safety risks in early 20th-century manufacturing environments.
- US Commission of Fine Arts Established The United States Congress created the Commission of Fine Arts on May 17, 1910, a pivotal moment in preserving and promoting artistic and architectural excellence in public spaces. The commission would play a crucial role in guiding aesthetic decisions for national monuments, federal buildings, and public art projects.
- Canada Establishes New Coin Designs On May 17, 1910, the Canadian government officially set the designs for its national currency, introducing standardized coin denominations ranging from 1 to 50 cents. This marked an important step in establishing a consistent and recognizable national monetary system.
May 17, 1910: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was May 17, 1910?
May 17, 1910 was a Tuesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1910 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1910 can also be written as 5/17/1910 in the US and as 17/5/1910 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1910: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1910 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1910: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1910 was The Cubanola Glide by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - The Cubanola Glide
- Byron G. Harlan - Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet
May 17, 1910: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
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.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 17, 1910! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
May 17, 1910: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1910 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dog 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 17, 1910: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1910 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1910 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 17, 1910 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 12:53 pm and setting at 02:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1910 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1910.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1910
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!
How old is someone born on May 17, 1910?
Someone born on May 17, 1910 is:
114 years 11 months old,
or 1379 months and 27 days old,
or 6000 weeks and 1 day old,
or 42001 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1910?
There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1910?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 17, 1910.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1910
