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May 23, 1922 was the 143rd day of the year 1922, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 23, 1922 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, 1922, who was born and died on May 23, 1922, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1922, which were the most popular songs (ex. Play That Song of India Again by Charles Harrison), movies (e.g. The Dungeon, directed by Oscar Micheaux), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1922 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1922?
- May 23, 1922: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1922: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1922: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1922?
- May 23, 1922: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1922: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1922: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1922: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1922: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1922?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1922?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1922?
What day of the week was May 23, 1922?
May 23, 1922 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1922 can also be written as 5/23/1922 in the US and as 23/5/1922 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1922: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1922:
- Harry greb gives gene tunney his only professional boxing defeat.
- Walt disney incorporates laugh-o-gram films, using the remaining assets of iwwerks-disney commercial artists, and us$15,000 from local investors.
May 23, 1922: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1922 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1922: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1922 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1922 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, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 06:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 11, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1922.
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Who was born on May 23, 1922?
Famous people born on May 23, 1922:
- Dennis Compton
Author / crickleter.
- Daniel Deffayet
- Clara Colosimo
- Erik Holmberg
- Wolmer Beltrami
- Jacob Saltiel
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1922: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 101 years 11 months old,
or 1223 months
or 5318 weeks
or 37226 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 1922.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1922?
There are 30 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, 1922?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 23, 1922.
May 23, 1922: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (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...
May 23, 1922: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1922:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1922:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1922:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1922: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1922 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1922 was Play That Song of India Again by Charles Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 23, 1922: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1922 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Charles Harrison - Play That Song of India Again
- Peerless Quartet - Georgia
- Van & Schenck - Virginia Blues
- Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - Angel Child
May 23, 1922: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1922 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Dungeon
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Oscar Micheaux
Starring: William Fountaine, Shingzie Howard, J. Kenneth Goodman, William Crowell
Grandma's Boy
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Fred C. Newmeyer
Starring: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Anna Townsend, Charles Stevenson
Country: United States of America
Beyond the Rocks
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Sam Wood
Starring: Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino, Edythe Chapman, Alec B. Francis
Country: United States of America
The Trap
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Robert Thornby
Starring: Lon Chaney, Alan Hale, Dagmar Godowsky, Stanley Goethals
Country: United States of America
Silver Spurs
Release year: 1922
Directed by: Henry McCarty, James Leo Meehan
Starring: Lester Cuneo, Lillian Ward, Bert Sprotte, Zalla Zarana
Who was the US President on May 23, 1922?
On May 23, 1922 the US President was Warren G. Harding (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1922?
On May 23, 1922 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1922?
On May 23, 1922 the Pope was Pius XI.
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),
What happened in 1922?
1922 was filled with very interesting events such as
- KGU-AM in Honolulu HI begins radio transmissions
- KSD-AM in Saint Louis MO begins radio transmissions
- WGR-AM in Buffalo New York begins radio transmissions
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What was the calendar for May 1922?
May 1922 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.
