Sunday May 23, 1920: on this day

May 23, 1920 was the 144th day of the year 1920, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 23, 1920 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 1920, who was born and died on May 23, 1920, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1920, which were the most popular songs (ex. Your Eyes Have Told Me So by John McCormack), movies (e.g. Down on the Farm, directed by Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1920 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1920?


May 23, 1920 was a Sunday and it was the 144th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1920 can also be written as 5/23/1920 in the US and as 23/5/1920 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1920:

  • Pope benedictus xv publishes encyclical pacem dei.

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May 23, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1920 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1920 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1920 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, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:23 am and setting at 12:58 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1920.

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Who was born on May 23, 1920?


Famous people born on May 23, 1920:

  • Helen O'Connell
    Helen O'Connell

    American actress, singer, and dancer (born in 1920).

  • Sid Melton

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Robert Grosfilley

    Belfort journalist.

  • Guido Tavellin
  • F. Mark Wyatt

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1920: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 103 years 10 months old,

or 1246 months and 5 days old,

or 5418 weeks and 4 days old,

or 37930 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1920.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1920?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 23, 1920.

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May 23, 1920: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1920:

  • Svetozar Boroević

    Croatian-austrian field marshal (d. 2021).

  • Svetozar Borojević von Bojna

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1920: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1920:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1920:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1920:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1920 was Your Eyes Have Told Me So by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1920: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1920 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Your Eyes Have Told Me So
  2. - Sorry I Ain't Got It
  3. - All the Boys Love Mary

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May 23, 1920: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1920 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Ray Grey, F. Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton

Starring: Louise Fazenda, Harry Gribbon, Bert Roach, James Finlayson

The Toll Gate

The Toll Gate

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Lambert Hillyer

Starring: William S. Hart, Anna Q. Nilsson, Joseph Singleton, Jack Richardson

Sex

Sex

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Fred Niblo

Starring: Louise Glaum, Irving Cummings, Peggy Pearce, Myrtle Stedman

Country: United States of America

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1920

Directed by: John S. Robertson

Starring: John Barrymore, Martha Mansfield, Brandon Hurst, Charles Lane

Country: United States of America

Man and Woman

Man and Woman

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Takahiko Iimura

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1920?

On May 23, 1920 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1920?

On May 23, 1920 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1920?

On May 23, 1920 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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What happened in 1920?

1920 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st peace of Riga-Soviet Union recognizes Independence of Latvia
  • 24th US Golf Open: Ted Ray shoots a 295 at Inverness Club in Ohio
  • Post Office says children could not be sent by parcel post

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What was the calendar for May 1920?

May 1920 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1920 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 23, 1920