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see horoscope and birth chart for May 20, 1919What happened on Tuesday May 20, 1919?
About May 20th, 1919, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 20, 1919, Mount Kelud, an active stratovolcano located in East Java, Indonesia, experienced a catastrophic eruption that resulted in the tragic loss of 550 lives. The volcanic event was particularly devastating due to pyroclastic flows, lahars (volcanic mudflows), and widespread destruction of surrounding villages. This eruption is considered one of the most deadly volcanic events in Indonesian history during the early 20th century.
- Day of the week: May 20th, 1919 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Calling Me Home to You by John McCormack
- Popular movie: True Heart Susie directed by D.W. Griffith
More about May 20th, 1919? See below for more news and curiosities on May 20th, 1919.
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May 20, 1919: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 20, 1919:
- Kelud Volcano Eruption in Java On May 20, 1919, Mount Kelud, an active stratovolcano located in East Java, Indonesia, experienced a catastrophic eruption that resulted in the tragic loss of 550 lives. The volcanic event was particularly devastating due to pyroclastic flows, lahars (volcanic mudflows), and widespread destruction of surrounding villages. This eruption is considered one of the most deadly volcanic events in Indonesian history during the early 20th century.
May 20, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 20, 1919?
May 20, 1919 was a Tuesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 20, 1919 can also be written as 5/20/1919 in the US and as 20/5/1919 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 20, 1919?
Famous people born on May 20, 1919:
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George GobelGeorge Gobel was a popular American comedian and television personality known for his deadpan humor and self-deprecating style.
- Gerhard Barkhorn
Gerhard Barkhorn was a highly decorated German Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, considered one of the most successful fighter...
- Gustaw Herling-Grudziński
May 20, 1919: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 1919 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 20, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1919 was Calling Me Home to You by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
- John McCormack - Calling Me Home to You
May 20, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 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 20, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1919 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:55 pm and setting at 11:20 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 20, 1919
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Someone born on May 20, 1919 is:
105 years 11 months old,
or 1271 months and 24 days old,
or 5530 weeks and 1 day old,
or 38711 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1919?
There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1919?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 20, 1919.
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