What happened on Friday May 22, 1914?

About May 22nd, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: While no specific significant historical events were recorded for May 22, 1914, this date falls in a critical period leading up to World War I. Just two months before the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which would trigger the global conflict, Europe was experiencing rising tensions between major powers.
  • Day of the week: May 22nd, 1914 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: If I Had My Way by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: The Legend of Snow White directed by Orlando Corradi

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May 22, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1914:

  • Uneventful Day in 1914 While no specific significant historical events were recorded for May 22, 1914, this date falls in a critical period leading up to World War I. Just two months before the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which would trigger the global conflict, Europe was experiencing rising tensions between major powers.

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May 22, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 22, 1914?


May 22, 1914 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1914 can also be written as 5/22/1914 in the US and as 22/5/1914 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 22, 1914?


Famous people born on May 22, 1914:

  • Sun Ra

    Pioneering avant-garde jazz musician, composer, and bandleader known for his innovative and experimental approach to music, blending jazz,...

  • Vance Packard

    Influential American social critic and author who explored the psychological manipulation in advertising and consumer culture, most famously...

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May 22, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 22, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1914 was If I Had My Way by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

  1. - If I Had My Way youtube
  2. - This is the Life youtube
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May 22, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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May 22, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1914 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 1914 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 22, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 02:51 am and setting at 06:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1914.

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How old is someone born on May 22, 1914?


Someone born on May 22, 1914 is:

110 years 11 months old,

or 1331 months and 21 days old,

or 5790 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40534 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1914?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1914?

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