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see horoscope and birth chart for May 22, 1927What happened on Sunday May 22, 1927?
About May 22nd, 1927, in brief:
- Historical events: A catastrophic 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Xining, China, causing one of the most destructive natural disasters in recorded history, resulting in approximately 200,000 fatalities in the Nan-Shan region.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 1927 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo
More about May 22nd, 1927? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 1927.
Table of contents
- May 22, 1927: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 22, 1927?
- Who was born on May 22, 1927?
- May 22, 1927: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 22, 1927?
- Back in 1927
May 22, 1927: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1927:
- Devastating Nan-Shan Earthquake in China A catastrophic 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Xining, China, causing one of the most destructive natural disasters in recorded history, resulting in approximately 200,000 fatalities in the Nan-Shan region.
- George Andrew Olah - Nobel Laureate Chemist George Andrew Olah, a Hungarian-born chemist who would later become a Nobel Prize laureate, was recognized for his groundbreaking work in organic chemistry, particularly in carbocation chemistry.
- Eric Petrie - New Zealand Cricket Player Eric Petrie was a notable New Zealand cricket player who served as a wicketkeeper during the late 1950s, contributing to the national cricket team's performance.
- Dodgers Defeat Phillies in High-Scoring Baseball Game In a remarkable baseball match, the Los Angeles Dodgers overwhelmingly defeated the Philadelphia Phillies with a score of 20-4, showcasing their offensive prowess.
May 22, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 22, 1927?
Who was born on May 22, 1927?
Famous people born on May 22, 1927:
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Michael ConstantineRenowned Greek-American actor known for his roles in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' and numerous television and film appearances.
- George Olah
Distinguished Hungarian-American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work in carbocation chemistry.
- George Andrew Olah
Hungarian-american chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2017).
- Peter Matthiessen
Acclaimed American novelist, naturalist, and co-founder of The Paris Review.
May 22, 1927: What famous people died on that day?
May 22, 1927: 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, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Fire 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, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1927 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 1927 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, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:52 am and setting at 11:42 am.
The previous full moon was on May 16, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1927.
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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1927
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Someone born on May 22, 1927 is:
97 years 11 months old,
or 1175 months and 22 days old,
or 5112 weeks and 3 days old,
or 35787 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1927?
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, 1927?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 22, 1927.
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