What happened on Monday May 17, 1920?

About May 17th, 1920, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 17, 1920, KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij), the Royal Dutch Airlines, operated its first commercial flight. This event marked the birth of what would become one of the world's oldest and most respected airlines, symbolizing the Netherlands' early commitment to international air transportation.
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1920 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Your Eyes Have Told Me So by John McCormack
  • Popular movie: Down on the Farm directed by Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton

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May 17, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1920:

  • KLM's Inaugural Flight On May 17, 1920, KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij), the Royal Dutch Airlines, operated its first commercial flight. This event marked the birth of what would become one of the world's oldest and most respected airlines, symbolizing the Netherlands' early commitment to international air transportation.
  • First London-Amsterdam Airline Service On May 17, 1920, a groundbreaking airline service was established between London and Amsterdam, representing a collaborative effort between British Aerial Transport and KLM. This joint venture pioneered regular international commercial air routes, connecting two major European cities and signaling the dawn of modern air travel.
  • First De Havilland Double-Decker Flight to Schiphol On May 17, 1920, a pioneering De Havilland double-decker aircraft completed its historic flight from London, successfully landing at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. This milestone marked a significant advancement in early commercial aviation, demonstrating the growing capabilities of aircraft design and international air travel.
  • Death of Maitland Hathorn Maitland Hathorn, a notable South African cricket player who scored 325 runs across 12 Test matches between 1901 and 1911, passed away on May 17, 1920. His contributions to early 20th-century cricket represent an important moment in the sport's historical development.

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May 17, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 17, 1920?


May 17, 1920 was a Monday and it was the 138th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1920 can also be written as 5/17/1920 in the US and as 17/5/1920 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 17, 1920?


Famous people born on May 17, 1920:

  • Jacques Clancy

    French theatre and film actor who was a distinguished member of the Comédie-Française, a prestigious national theater company in France.

  • Norma Cossetto

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May 17, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 17, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1920 was Your Eyes Have Told Me So by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

  1. - Your Eyes Have Told Me So youtube
  2. - Sorry I Ain't Got It youtube
  3. - All the Boys Love Mary youtube
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May 17, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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May 17, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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May 17, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1920 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:04 am and setting at 08:49 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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How old is someone born on May 17, 1920?


Someone born on May 17, 1920 is:

104 years 11 months old,

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