Monday May 17, 1926: on this day

May 17, 1926 was the 137th day of the year 1926, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 17, 1926 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 17, 1926, who was born and died on May 17, 1926, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1926, which were the most popular songs (ex. Here in My Arms by Leo Reisman & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. It's the Old Army Game, directed by A. Edward Sutherland), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1926 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1926?


May 17, 1926 was a Monday and it was the 137th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1926 can also be written as 5/17/1926 in the US and as 17/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1926: What happened on that day?


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May 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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May 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1926 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1926 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, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 01:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1926 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1926.

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Who was born on May 17, 1926?


Famous people born on May 17, 1926:

  • Dietmar Schönherr
    Dietmar Schönherr

    Austrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014).

  • Michie Kushi

    Prominent figure in the macrobiotic diet movement.

  • David Ogilvy

    13th earl of airlie, english-scottish soldier and politician (d. 2023).

  • Franz Sondheimer

    German-english chemist and academic (d. 1981).

  • Harry Shlaudeman

    American diplomat.

  • David Young

    Lieutenant general / ceo (cairn tech).

  • Geoffrey Caston

    Vice chancellor (university of south pacific).

  • Earl of

    Airlie.

  • Lord Chamberlain

    Earl of airilet.

  • Cicely Berry

    Voice director (royal shakespeare company).

  • Robert Jay Lifton

    Psychologist.

  • Marc Honegger
  • María Duval
  • Giorgio Bellavitis
  • Giancarlo Cantelmi
  • XIII conte di Airlie David Ogilvy
  • Karl Lieffen
  • Dimitrij Romanovič Romanov

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1926: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 97 years 10 months old,

or 1174 months and 2 days old,

or 5105 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35736 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 1926.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1926?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1926?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 17, 1926.

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May 17, 1926: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1926:

  • Lucien Herr

    French leader (correspondance entre scheiller).

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 1926: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1926:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1926:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1926:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1926 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, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1926 was Here in My Arms by Leo Reisman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 1926: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1926 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Here in My Arms
  2. - Drifting and Dreaming (Sweet Paradise)
  3. - After I Say I'm Sorry
  4. - Kentucky's Way Of Sayin' Good Morning
  5. - Always

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May 17, 1926: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1926 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

It's the Old Army Game

It's the Old Army Game

Release year: 1926

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: W.C. Fields, Louise Brooks, Blanche Ring, William Gaxton

Country: United States of America

The Boob

The Boob

Release year: 1926

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Gertrude Olmstead, George K. Arthur, Joan Crawford, Charles Murray

Country: United States of America

Sparrows

Sparrows

Release year: 1926

Directed by: William Beaudine, Tom McNamara

Starring: Mary Pickford, Roy Stewart, Mary Louise Miller, Gustav von Seyffertitz

Country: United States of America

Brown of Harvard

Brown of Harvard

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: William Haines, Jack Pickford, Mary Brian, Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Country: United States of America

The Border Sheriff

The Border Sheriff

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Robert N. Bradbury

Starring: Jack Hoxie, Olive Hasbrouck, S.E. Jennings, Gilbert Holmes

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1926?

On May 17, 1926 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1926?

On May 17, 1926 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1926?

On May 17, 1926 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

Find out more about May 17th

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What happened in 1926?

1926 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barendrecht soccer team forms
  • Dark Street in the Bronx renamed Lustre Street
  • Halsteren Soccer team forms in Halsteren

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What was the calendar for May 1926?

May 1926 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Monday May 17, 1926