What happened on Friday May 23, 1919?

About May 23rd, 1919, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Third Anglo-Afghan War, British military forces experienced significant logistical difficulties in the Kurram border region. Stretched supply lines and communication breakdowns led to operational disorder, highlighting the challenging terrain and complex geopolitical dynamics of the conflict.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 1919 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Calling Me Home to You by John McCormack
  • Popular movie: True Heart Susie directed by D.W. Griffith

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May 23, 1919: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1919:

  • Third Anglo-Afghan War: Strategic Challenges During the Third Anglo-Afghan War, British military forces experienced significant logistical difficulties in the Kurram border region. Stretched supply lines and communication breakdowns led to operational disorder, highlighting the challenging terrain and complex geopolitical dynamics of the conflict.
  • University of California Expands to Los Angeles The University of California establishes its second campus in Los Angeles, initially named the Southern Branch of the University of California (SBUC). This strategic expansion would later become the renowned University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), a pivotal institution in higher education and research.

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May 23, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 23, 1919?


May 23, 1919 was a Friday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1919 can also be written as 5/23/1919 in the US and as 23/5/1919 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 23, 1919?


Famous people born on May 23, 1919:

  • Betty Garrett
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  • Gayatri Devi

    Prominent Indian royal and princess, born in London, representing a lineage of distinguished and progressive Indian women with international...

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May 23, 1919: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1919 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 23, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1919 was Calling Me Home to You by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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May 23, 1919: 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, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 23, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1919 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1919 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, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:32 am and setting at 02:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1919.

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How old is someone born on May 23, 1919?


Someone born on May 23, 1919 is:

105 years 11 months old,

or 1271 months and 10 days old,

or 5528 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38697 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1919?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1919?

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