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see horoscope and birth chart for May 22, 1921What happened on Sunday May 22, 1921?
About May 22nd, 1921, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 22, 1921, 'Shuffle Along' made history as the first Broadway musical revue entirely written, composed, and performed by African American artists. Created by Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, the groundbreaking musical challenged racial barriers in the entertainment industry and became a landmark moment in African American theatrical representation. The show was a critical and commercial success, helping to launch the Harlem Renaissance and paving the way for future Black performers and creators in musical theater.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 1921 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Make Believe by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Peck's Bad Boy directed by Sam Wood
More about May 22nd, 1921? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 1921.
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May 22, 1921: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1921:
- Shuffle Along Premieres on Broadway On May 22, 1921, 'Shuffle Along' made history as the first Broadway musical revue entirely written, composed, and performed by African American artists. Created by Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, the groundbreaking musical challenged racial barriers in the entertainment industry and became a landmark moment in African American theatrical representation. The show was a critical and commercial success, helping to launch the Harlem Renaissance and paving the way for future Black performers and creators in musical theater.
May 22, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 22, 1921?
Who was born on May 22, 1921?
Famous people born on May 22, 1921:
- Andrei Sakharov
Renowned Soviet physicist, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who was a key figure in developing the Soviet hydrogen bomb...
- George S. Hammond
American scientist known for significant contributions to scientific research, particularly in aerospace and defense sectors.
May 22, 1921: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 1921 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 22, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1921 was Make Believe by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Make Believe
May 22, 1921: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
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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 22, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 22, 1921: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1921 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 1921 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, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 07:04 am.
The previous full moon was on May 21, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1921.
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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1921
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Someone born on May 22, 1921 is:
103 years 11 months old,
or 1247 months and 22 days old,
or 5425 weeks and 3 days old,
or 37978 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1921?
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, 1921?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 22, 1921.
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