What happened on Monday May 23, 1910?

About May 23rd, 1910, in brief:

  • Historical events: A devastating maritime disaster occurred on Lake Huron when the steamer Frank H. Goodyear was rammed, resulting in the drowning of 16 men and one woman. This tragic incident highlights the perilous nature of Great Lakes shipping in the early 20th century and the significant risks faced by maritime workers.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 1910 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith

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May 23, 1910: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1910:

  • Lake Huron Maritime Tragedy A devastating maritime disaster occurred on Lake Huron when the steamer Frank H. Goodyear was rammed, resulting in the drowning of 16 men and one woman. This tragic incident highlights the perilous nature of Great Lakes shipping in the early 20th century and the significant risks faced by maritime workers.
  • Birth of Artie Shaw, Jazz Bandleader Arthur Jacob Arshawsky, better known as Artie Shaw, was born in New York City. He would become one of the most influential bandleaders and clarinetists of the Swing Era, known for his innovative musical style and hit songs like 'Begin the Beguine'. Shaw was a pivotal figure in big band and swing music during the 1930s and 1940s.

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May 23, 1910: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 23, 1910?


May 23, 1910 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1910 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1910 can also be written as 5/23/1910 in the US and as 23/5/1910 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 23, 1910?


Famous people born on May 23, 1910:

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    Renowned American jazz clarinetist, composer, and bandleader who was a pivotal figure in the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Franz Kline

    Prominent American abstract expressionist painter known for his powerful black and white gestural paintings that were influential in the...

  • Margaret Wise Brown

    Influential children's book author known for classic works like 'Goodnight Moon' that revolutionized children's literature in the mid-20th...

  • Scatman Crothers
  • Hugh Casson

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May 23, 1910: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1910: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1910 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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May 23, 1910: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1910 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1910 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 23, 1910 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 04:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1910 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1910.

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How old is someone born on May 23, 1910?


Someone born on May 23, 1910 is:

114 years 11 months old,

or 1379 months and 21 days old,

or 5999 weeks and 2 days old,

or 41995 days old,

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