What happened on Sunday May 21, 1905?

About May 21st, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 21, 1905, George Bernard Shaw's groundbreaking play 'Man and Superman' premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London, produced by the Stage Society. This philosophical comedy explored complex themes of social evolution, romantic relationships, and human potential, showcasing Shaw's distinctive wit and intellectual depth. The play is notable for its lengthy third act, 'Don Juan in Hell', which is often performed as a standalone piece and represents a dramatic exploration of philosophical ideas about society, marriage, and human nature.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1905 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: My Carolina Lady by Ada Jones
  • Popular movie: The Sign of the Cross directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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May 21, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1905:

  • Premiere of Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw On May 21, 1905, George Bernard Shaw's groundbreaking play 'Man and Superman' premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London, produced by the Stage Society. This philosophical comedy explored complex themes of social evolution, romantic relationships, and human potential, showcasing Shaw's distinctive wit and intellectual depth. The play is notable for its lengthy third act, 'Don Juan in Hell', which is often performed as a standalone piece and represents a dramatic exploration of philosophical ideas about society, marriage, and human nature.

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May 21, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 21, 1905?


May 21, 1905 was a Sunday and it was the 141st day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1905 can also be written as 5/21/1905 in the US and as 21/5/1905 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 21, 1905?


Famous people born on May 21, 1905:

  • Felix Gilbert

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May 21, 1905: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1905 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 21, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1905 was My Carolina Lady by Ada Jones, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

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May 21, 1905: 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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May 21, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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May 21, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1905 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1905 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, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 08:10 am.

The previous full moon was on May 18, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1905.

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How old is someone born on May 21, 1905?


Someone born on May 21, 1905 is:

119 years 11 months old,

or 1439 months and 23 days old,

or 6260 weeks and 3 days old,

or 43823 days old,

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