What happened on Wednesday May 17, 1922?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1922:

• Death of Richard T. Greener, Pioneering African-American Harvard Graduate On May 17, 1922, Richard T. Greener, a trailblazing African-American academic and the first Black graduate of Harvard University (Class of 1870), passed away at the age of 78. Greener was a prominent lawyer, diplomat, and educator who broke significant racial barriers in higher education during the post-Civil War era.
• British Army Transfers Portobello Barracks to Irish Free State On May 17, 1922, the British Army officially transferred possession of the Portobello Barracks, located in the Dublin suburb of Rathmines, to the newly established Irish Free State. This handover symbolized a significant moment in Ireland's transition to independence, marking a key administrative step in the post-Anglo-Irish Treaty period.
• Mary Annette Anderson, Pioneering African-American Scholar, Dies On May 17, 1922, Mary Annette Anderson, a groundbreaking African-American scholar who became the first Black woman elected to the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society, died at the age of 47 following a brief illness. Her achievements represented a significant milestone for African-American women in academic excellence.

Events in 1922

May 17, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 17, 1922

Newspapers from May. 17, 1922

May 17, 1922 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1922 can also be written as 5/17/1922 in the US and as 17/5/1922 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1922 in May 1922 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1922:

• Jean Rédélé

  French automobile engineer and entrepreneur who founded Alpine, a renowned sports car manufacturer.

• Oscar Plattner

Famous people born in 1922

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1922:

• Georg von Hauberrisser

Famous people who died in 1922

Famous people who died on May 17th

May 17, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1922 was On the Alamo by Isham Jones & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - On the Alamo

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

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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, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1922 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1922 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, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:46 am and setting at 12:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1922.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1922

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Someone born on May 17, 1922 is:

102 years 11 months old,

or 1235 months and 27 days old,

or 5374 weeks

or 37618 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1922?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 17, 1922.

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