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About May 17th, 1919, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Greco-Turkish War, Greek troops from Smyrna (Izmir) successfully captured 25 regular Turkish troops at Urla and forced the Turkish militia to retreat into Anatolia, marking a significant military engagement in the region's territorial conflicts.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1919 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell
- Popular movie: Different from the Others directed by Richard Oswald
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Table of contents
- May 17, 1919: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 17, 1919?
- Who was born on May 17, 1919?
- May 17, 1919: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1919: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 17, 1919?
- Back in 1919
May 17, 1919: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1919:
- Greek Troops Capture Turkish Forces at Urla During the Greco-Turkish War, Greek troops from Smyrna (Izmir) successfully captured 25 regular Turkish troops at Urla and forced the Turkish militia to retreat into Anatolia, marking a significant military engagement in the region's territorial conflicts.
- Committee of One Thousand Opposes Winnipeg General Strike The Committee of One Thousand was formed to counter the growing labor unrest during the Winnipeg General Strike, representing business and conservative interests opposed to the workers' collective action.
- British War Department Standardizes Aircraft Insignia The British War Department issued an official order mandating the use of the National Star Insignia on all military aircraft, establishing a standardized identification system for British aerial assets in the post-World War I era.
May 17, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 17, 1919?
May 17, 1919 was a Saturday and it was the 137th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1919 can also be written as 5/17/1919 in the US and as 17/5/1919 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 17, 1919?
Famous people born on May 17, 1919:
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Antonio AguilarRenowned Mexican actor, screenwriter, and producer who significantly influenced Mexican music and cinema during the mid-20th century.
- Liberac Liberace
Iconic American pianist, singer, and entertainer known for his flamboyant performances and elaborate costumes.
May 17, 1919: What famous people died on that day?
May 17, 1919: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1919 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1919 was I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
- Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
- Waldorf-Astoria Dance Orchestra - Arabian Nights
- Henry Burr - Beautiful Ohio
- Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra - Sand Dunes
May 17, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth 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, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1919 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1919 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, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:46 pm and setting at 08:19 am.
The previous full moon was on May 15, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1919.
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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1919
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Someone born on May 17, 1919 is:
105 years 11 months old,
or 1271 months and 27 days old,
or 5530 weeks and 4 days old,
or 38714 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1919?
There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1919?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 17, 1919.
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Back in 1919
