What happened on Saturday May 22, 1915?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1915:

• Quintinshill Rail Disaster On May 22, 1915, a catastrophic rail collision occurred near Gretna Green, Scotland, involving three trains. The accident resulted in 227 fatalities and 246 injuries. Investigations revealed that the disaster was caused by non-standard operating practices during a shift change at a busy railway junction. Most of the victims were military troops being transported during World War I, making this the deadliest rail accident in United Kingdom history at the time.
• Lassen Peak Volcanic Eruption On May 22, 1915, Lassen Peak in California erupted with significant force, marking a rare volcanic event in the continental United States during the 20th century. It was one of only two mountains in the continental US to erupt during this period, alongside Mount St. Helens. The eruption was part of a significant volcanic sequence that demonstrated the ongoing geological activity in the region.

Events in 1915

May 22, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1915

Newspapers from May. 22, 1915

May 22, 1915 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1915 can also be written as 5/22/1915 in the US and as 22/5/1915 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1915 in May 1915 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1915:

• Dino Viola

Famous people born in 1915

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1915:

• Cesare Beruto
• Francesco Grenet

Famous people who died in 1915

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1915 was I Want to Linger by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Prince's Orchestra - I Want to Linger
2. Peerless Quartet - I'm On My Way to Dublin Bay
3. Harry Macdonough - Sweet Kentucky Lady (Dry Your Eyes)

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, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1915 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 1915 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, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:03 pm and setting at 01:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1915 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1915.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1915

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Someone born on May 22, 1915 is:

109 years 11 months old,

or 1319 months and 11 days old,

or 5737 weeks

or 40159 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1915?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1915?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 22, 1915.

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