Thursday May 20, 1926: on this day

May 20, 1926 was the 140th day of the year 1926, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 20, 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 20, 1926, who was born and died on May 20, 1926, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 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 20th, 1926 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1926?


May 20, 1926 was a Thursday and it was the 140th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1926 can also be written as 5/20/1926 in the US and as 20/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1926: What happened on that day?


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May 20, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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May 20, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1926 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 01:15 pm and setting at 02:52 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 20, 1926?


Famous people born on May 20, 1926:

  • Lya Bosi

    Italian painter who transformed planetary combinations into images.

  • Bob Sweikert

    American race car driver (d. 1956).

  • John Lucarotti

    Canadian-born british screenwriter (born in 1926).

  • Vic Ames

    Rocker (ames brothers).

  • Elwin Larson

    American chemical engineer and ceo of brooklyn union gas.

  • George Hurst

    Scottish-english conductor (d. 2012).

  • Abdul Rahim Hatif
  • Alberto Caracciolo
  • Sami Mansour

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1926: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 97 years 9 months old,

or 1173 months and 28 days old,

or 5104 weeks and 5 days old,

or 35733 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 1926.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1926?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1926?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 20, 1926.

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May 20, 1926: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1926:

  • Alberto Issel
  • Vittorio Pieri

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

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May 20, 1926: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1926:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1926:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1926:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1926: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 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 20, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 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 20, 1926: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 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 20, 1926: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 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 20, 1926?

On May 20, 1926 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1926?

On May 20, 1926 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1926?

On May 20, 1926 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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.

Discover how May 1926 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 20, 1926