What happened on Wednesday May 23, 1928?

About May 23rd, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: The airship Italia, led by renowned Italian explorer Umberto Nobile, embarked on a perilous Arctic expedition to reach the North Pole. During the mission, the airship crashed approximately 180 miles from Svalbard, resulting in one crew member fatality and leaving nine survivors stranded on the treacherous Arctic ice. This tragic event highlighted the extreme risks of early polar exploration and the technological limitations of airship travel in the 1920s.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 1928 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Passion of Joan of Arc directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer

More about May 23rd, 1928? See below for more news and curiosities on May 23rd, 1928.

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May 23, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1928:

  • Airship Italia Polar Expedition Disaster The airship Italia, led by renowned Italian explorer Umberto Nobile, embarked on a perilous Arctic expedition to reach the North Pole. During the mission, the airship crashed approximately 180 miles from Svalbard, resulting in one crew member fatality and leaving nine survivors stranded on the treacherous Arctic ice. This tragic event highlighted the extreme risks of early polar exploration and the technological limitations of airship travel in the 1920s.
  • Terrorist Attack on Italian Consulate in Buenos Aires A devastating bomb explosion at the Italian consulate in Buenos Aires killed 8 people and injured 37 others. The Italian consul general attributed the attack to anti-fascist extremists, reflecting the volatile political climate of the late 1920s in South America.

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May 23, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 23, 1928?


May 23, 1928 was a Wednesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1928 can also be written as 5/23/1928 in the US and as 23/5/1928 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 23, 1928?


Famous people born on May 23, 1928:

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    Renowned American singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1950s, known for her warm, enchanting voice and versatile musical...

  • André Schwarz-Bart

    French novelist of Polish-Jewish descent, best known for his powerful Holocaust novel 'The Last of the Just', which traces a Jewish family's...

  • Pauline Julien

    Canadian actress and singer who was active in the mid-20th century, contributing to the cultural landscape of Quebec and Canada.

  • Nigel Davenport

    British actor known for diverse character roles in film and television, including notable appearances in 'Look Back in Anger', 'Chariots of...

  • Jean Markale

    French poet, writer, and educator from Brittany, who worked as a radio host and high school English teacher.

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May 23, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1928:

  • Amalia Dupré

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May 23, 1928: 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, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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May 23, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1928 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1928 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, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 12:53 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1928.

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How old is someone born on May 23, 1928?


Someone born on May 23, 1928 is:

96 years 11 months old,

or 1163 months and 10 days old,

or 5058 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35409 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1928?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 23, 1928.

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