What happened on Tuesday May 21, 1901?

About May 21st, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: While no specific major historical events were recorded on May 21, 1901, this day represents a typical moment during the early 20th century. The world was in a period of significant transition, with industrialization, colonial expansions, and technological innovations rapidly changing global dynamics. Though no singular event stands out, the day was part of the broader historical tapestry of the Progressive Era.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1901 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder by George J. Gaskin
  • Popular movie: Another Job for the Undertaker directed by

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May 21, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1901:

  • Uneventful Day in Global History While no specific major historical events were recorded on May 21, 1901, this day represents a typical moment during the early 20th century. The world was in a period of significant transition, with industrialization, colonial expansions, and technological innovations rapidly changing global dynamics. Though no singular event stands out, the day was part of the broader historical tapestry of the Progressive Era.

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May 21, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 21, 1901?


May 21, 1901 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1901 can also be written as 5/21/1901 in the US and as 21/5/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 21, 1901?


Famous people born on May 21, 1901:

  • Max Euwe

    World Chess Champion and mathematician who significantly influenced chess theory and strategy.

  • Suzanne Lilar

    Prominent Belgian playwright and author who made significant contributions to literature and theater.

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May 21, 1901: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1901:

  • Joseph Olivier

    French rugby player (b. 1874).

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May 21, 1901: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1901 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 21, 1901: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1901 was Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder by George J. Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

  1. - Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder youtube
  2. - Uncle Josh Weathersby on a Trip to Boston youtube
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May 21, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 21, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1901 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1901 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 21, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:01 am and setting at 10:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 1901.

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How old is someone born on May 21, 1901?


Someone born on May 21, 1901 is:

123 years 11 months old,

or 1487 months and 12 days old,

or 6467 weeks and 4 days old,

or 45273 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1901?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1901?

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