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see horoscope and birth chart for May 25, 1908What happened on Monday May 25, 1908?
About May 25th, 1908, in brief:
- Historical events: A groundbreaking commercial oil discovery is made at Masjed Soleyman in southwest Persia (modern-day Iran), marking the beginning of the Middle East's transformation into a global oil powerhouse. This discovery would have profound geopolitical and economic implications in the decades to follow.
- Day of the week: May 25th, 1908 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Women by Peerless Quartet
- Popular movie: Hamlet directed by Mario Caserini
More about May 25th, 1908? See below for more news and curiosities on May 25th, 1908.
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May 25, 1908: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 25, 1908:
- First Major Commercial Oil Discovery in Persia A groundbreaking commercial oil discovery is made at Masjed Soleyman in southwest Persia (modern-day Iran), marking the beginning of the Middle East's transformation into a global oil powerhouse. This discovery would have profound geopolitical and economic implications in the decades to follow.
- Birth of David Lean, Renowned British Film Director David Lean was born, who would later become one of the most influential British film directors of the 20th century, known for epic masterpieces like 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Bridge on the River Kwai'.
- Teatro Colón Opera House Opens in Buenos Aires The Teatro Colón, one of the world's most prestigious opera houses, officially opens in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Known for its exceptional acoustics and architectural beauty, it would become a landmark cultural institution in South America.
- Franco-British Exhibition Begins in London The Franco-British Exhibition commences in London, showcasing the cultural, technological, and economic achievements of both nations. Running from May 14 to October 31, 1908, the exhibition symbolized the growing diplomatic relations between France and Britain.
May 25, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 25, 1908?
Who was born on May 25, 1908?
Famous people born on May 25, 1908:
- Theodore Roethke
May 25, 1908: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 25, 1908 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 25, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1908 was Women by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
- Peerless Quartet - Women
- Frank Stanley - From Your Dear Heart to Mine
- Ernestine Schumann-Heink - The Rosary
- Harry Macdonough - Maxim's
- Elise Stevenson - The Vilia Song
May 25, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1908 is Monkey 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 25, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 25, 1908 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 1908 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 25, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:19 am and setting at 03:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 16, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1908.
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Your place in the Universe on May 25, 1908
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Someone born on May 25, 1908 is:
116 years 7 months old,
or 1399 months and 27 days old,
or 6087 weeks and 1 day old,
or 42610 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1908?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1908?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 25, 1908.
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