What happened on Monday May 22, 1916?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1916:

• French Troops Occupy Fort Douaumont during Battle of Verdun During the prolonged Battle of Verdun, French troops successfully occupied strategic sections of Fort Douaumont, a critical defensive position in the Western Front of World War I. This fort was a key stronghold that had previously been captured by German forces, and its partial reoccupation represented a significant tactical achievement for the French military.
• United States v. Forty Barrels and Twenty Kegs of Coca-Cola Legal Case A notable legal case was decided involving the Coca-Cola Company, challenging the company's marketing and product composition. This lawsuit was part of early 20th-century regulatory efforts to scrutinize food and beverage industry practices and ensure consumer protection.

Events in 1916

May 22, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1916

Newspapers from May. 22, 1916

May 22, 1916 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1916 can also be written as 5/22/1916 in the US and as 22/5/1916 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1916 in May 1916 calendar

May 22, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1916 was A Little Love, a Little Kiss by Maggie Teyte, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Maggie Teyte - A Little Love, a Little Kiss
2. Louis Gravieure - Prologue from Pagliacci

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, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1916 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 1916 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, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:32 pm and setting at 10:58 am.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1916

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Someone born on May 22, 1916 is:

108 years 11 months old,

or 1307 months and 22 days old,

or 5686 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39804 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1916?

There are 8 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, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 22, 1916.

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