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Monday May 21, 1917: on this day
May 21, 1917 was the 141st day of the year 1917, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 21, 1917 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 21, 1917, who was born and died on May 21, 1917, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1917, which were the most popular songs (ex. America by Louis Gravieure), movies (e.g. A Mormon Maid, directed by Robert Z. Leonard), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1917 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1917?
- May 21, 1917: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1917?
- May 21, 1917: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1917: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1917: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1917: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1917?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1917?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1917?
What day of the week was May 21, 1917?
May 21, 1917: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1917:
- Leo pinckney, first american drafted during wwi.
- The commonwealth war graves commission is established through royal charter to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of commonwealth of nations military forces.
- The great atlanta fire of 1917.
- Over 300 acres (73 blocks) are destroyed in the great atlanta fire of 1917.
- The great atlanta fire of 1917 causes $5.5 million in damages, destroying some 300 acres including 2,000 homes, businesses and churches, displacing about 10,000 people but leading to only one fatality (due to heart attack).
May 21, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1917 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1917 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1917 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, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 09:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1917.
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Who was born on May 21, 1917?
Famous people born on May 21, 1917:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
- Heather Swift
Local councillor.
- Ronald John Bilsland Colville
Businessman.
- Jean-Louis Curtis
French writer (just causes).
- Dennis Day New York City
New york, irish comedian/tenor (jack benny show danny boy).
- Frank Bellamy
- Jan Deddens
- Aurelio Curti
- Aníbal Paz
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
![Bronson Pinchot]()
Bronson PinchotBronson pinchot is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series perfect strangers and the film beverly hills cop.
May 21, 1917: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 106 years 10 months old,
or 1282 months and 26 days old,
or 5578 weeks and 1 day old,
or 39047 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 1917.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1917?
There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1917?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 21, 1917.
May 21, 1917: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1917: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1917:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1917:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1917:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1917 was America by Louis Gravieure, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 1917: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1917 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Louis Gravieure - America
- John McCormack - The Star-Spangled Banner
- Van & Schenck - For Me and My Gal
- Alma Gluck - I'se Gwine Back to Dixie
May 21, 1917: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1917 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Mormon Maid
Release year: 1917
Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard
Starring: Mae Murray, Frank Borzage, Hobart Bosworth, Edythe Chapman
Country: United States of America
The Whip
Release year: 1917
Directed by: Maurice Tourneur
Starring: Alma Hanlon, June Elvidge, Irving Cummings, Warren Cook
The Poor Little Rich Girl
Release year: 1917
Directed by: Maurice Tourneur
Starring: Mary Pickford, Madlaine Traverse, Charles Wellesley, Gladys Fairbanks
Country: United States of America
A Girl's Folly
Release year: 1917
Directed by: Maurice Tourneur
Starring: Robert Warwick, Doris Kenyon, June Elvidge, Jane Adair
Country: United States of America
The Vicar of Wakefield
Release year: 1917
Directed by: Ernest C. Warde
Starring: Frederick Warde, Boyd Marshall, Kathryn Adams, Gladys Leslie
Who was the US President on May 21, 1917?
On May 21, 1917 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1917?
On May 21, 1917 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1917?
On May 21, 1917 the Pope was Benedict XV.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
What happened in 1917?
1917 was filled with very interesting events such as
- US liner Housatonic sunk by German sub and diplomatic relations severed
- Russian revolution breaks out
- Nicholas II, last Russian tsar, says he will abdicate [3 / 3 OS]
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What was the calendar for May 1917?
May 1917 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.
