What happened on Wednesday May 23, 1917?

About May 23rd, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: A month of civil unrest in Milan, Italy concludes after the Italian army forcefully takes control of the city from anarchists and anti-war revolutionaries. The military intervention resulted in 50 fatalities and 800 arrests, effectively ending the urban uprising.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 1917 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: America by Louis Gravieure
  • Popular movie: A Mormon Maid directed by Robert Z. Leonard

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May 23, 1917: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1917:

  • Civil Violence in Milan Suppressed A month of civil unrest in Milan, Italy concludes after the Italian army forcefully takes control of the city from anarchists and anti-war revolutionaries. The military intervention resulted in 50 fatalities and 800 arrests, effectively ending the urban uprising.
  • British Forces Disrupt Ottoman Railway in Palestine The British Desert Column conducts a strategic raid, destroying large sections of the railway line connecting Beersheba to the main Ottoman desert base during the Stalemate in Southern Palestine, disrupting enemy logistics and transportation capabilities.
  • Dutch Parliament Approves Conscription Draft The Dutch Second Chamber officially approves the 1908 military conscription draft, signaling a commitment to national defense during the tumultuous period of World War I.

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May 23, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 23, 1917?


May 23, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1917 can also be written as 5/23/1917 in the US and as 23/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 23, 1917?


Famous people born on May 23, 1917:

  • Edward Norton Lorenz

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May 23, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1917:

  • Raffaele Belliazzi
  • Garibaldi Franceschi
  • Rottilio Peli
  • Salvatore Perfetti
  • Ranavalona III
  • Angelo Siffredi
  • Luigi Trivellini
  • Filippo Zuccarello

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May 23, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 23, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1917 was America by Louis Gravieure, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

  1. - America
  2. - The Star-Spangled Banner youtube
  3. - For Me and My Gal youtube
  4. - I'se Gwine Back to Dixie youtube
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May 23, 1917: 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, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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May 23, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1917 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, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 06:25 am and setting at 10:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1917.

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How old is someone born on May 23, 1917?


Someone born on May 23, 1917 is:

107 years 11 months old,

or 1295 months and 21 days old,

or 5634 weeks

or 39438 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1917?

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