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see horoscope and birth chart for May 23, 1918What happened on Thursday May 23, 1918?
About May 23rd, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: A daring and strategically significant naval operation during World War I, where the British Royal Navy attempted to block German U-boat access by sinking obsolete ships in the harbor entrance at Zeebrugge, Belgium. The raid was a complex and audacious mission designed to disrupt German naval operations and limit their submarine warfare capabilities.
- Day of the week: May 23rd, 1918 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: A Little Bit of Sunshine by Shannon Four
- Popular movie: M'Liss directed by Marshall Neilan
More about May 23rd, 1918? See below for more news and curiosities on May 23rd, 1918.
Table of contents
- May 23, 1918: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 23, 1918?
- Who was born on May 23, 1918?
- May 23, 1918: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 23, 1918?
- Back in 1918
May 23, 1918: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1918:
- The Zeebrugge Raid: British Naval Operation Against German U-boats A daring and strategically significant naval operation during World War I, where the British Royal Navy attempted to block German U-boat access by sinking obsolete ships in the harbor entrance at Zeebrugge, Belgium. The raid was a complex and audacious mission designed to disrupt German naval operations and limit their submarine warfare capabilities.
- Royal Dutch Shell Refinery Established in Curaçao The King Oil / Shell refinery on the Caribbean island of Curaçao was officially opened, marking a significant milestone in the global petroleum industry. This strategic location would become an important hub for oil processing and distribution in the early 20th century.
- Birth of Denis Compton, Legendary English Sportsman Denis Compton was born, who would later become a remarkable dual-sport athlete, excelling as both a cricket player for England (1938-1956) and a forward for Arsenal Football Club. He was known for his exceptional batting skills and versatility in sports.
May 23, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 23, 1918?
May 23, 1918 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1918 can also be written as 5/23/1918 in the US and as 23/5/1918 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 23, 1918?
Famous people born on May 23, 1918:
- Denis Compton
Denis Compton was a legendary English sportsman who excelled in both cricket and football, playing for Arsenal and becoming one of the most...
- Bumps Blackwell
Bumps Blackwell was a significant American record producer and music industry professional who played a crucial role in the early rock and...
May 23, 1918: What famous people died on that day?
May 23, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1918 was A Little Bit of Sunshine by Shannon Four, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
- Shannon Four - A Little Bit of Sunshine
- Lambert Murphy - Roses of Picardy
- Albert & Monroe Jockers - For the Two of Us
May 23, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 23, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1918 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, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:19 pm and setting at 04:23 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 26, 1918 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1918.
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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1918
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Someone born on May 23, 1918 is:
106 years 11 months old,
or 1283 months and 21 days old,
or 5581 weeks and 6 days old,
or 39073 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1918?
There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1918?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 23, 1918.
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