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see horoscope and birth chart for May 31, 1916What happened on Wednesday May 31, 1916?
About May 31st, 1916, in brief:
- Historical events: On 31 May 1916, the largest naval battle of World War I occurred in the North Sea between the British Grand Fleet, commanded by Sir John Jellicoe and Sir David Beatty, and the German Kaiserliche Marine, led by Reinhard Scheer and Franz von Hipper. The battle was strategically significant but ultimately proved tactically indecisive, with substantial casualties on both sides.
- Day of the week: May 31st, 1916 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Hesitating Blues by Prince's Orchestra
- Popular movie: Reggie Mixes In directed by Christy Cabanne
More about May 31st, 1916? See below for more news and curiosities on May 31st, 1916.
Table of contents
- May 31, 1916: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 31, 1916?
- Who was born on May 31, 1916?
- May 31, 1916: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 31, 1916?
- Back in 1916
May 31, 1916: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 1916:
- Battle of Jutland: Major Naval Confrontation in World War I On 31 May 1916, the largest naval battle of World War I occurred in the North Sea between the British Grand Fleet, commanded by Sir John Jellicoe and Sir David Beatty, and the German Kaiserliche Marine, led by Reinhard Scheer and Franz von Hipper. The battle was strategically significant but ultimately proved tactically indecisive, with substantial casualties on both sides.
- HMS Invincible Explosion During the Battle of Jutland, the British battle cruiser HMS Invincible was catastrophically destroyed, resulting in the deaths of nearly all crew members, with only 6 survivors. The explosion highlighted the extreme vulnerability of naval vessels during World War I due to volatile ammunition and ship design.
May 31, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 31, 1916?
May 31, 1916 was a Wednesday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 31, 1916 can also be written as 5/31/1916 in the US and as 31/5/1916 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 31, 1916?
Famous people born on May 31, 1916:
- Battle of Jutland
Significant naval battle during World War I between the British Grand Fleet and the German Deep Sea Fleet, marking a crucial maritime...
- Bert Haanstra
Renowned Dutch documentary filmmaker who won multiple international awards, including the Cannes Grand Prix and an Oscar for his short...
- Bernard Lewis
Prominent historian and author specializing in Middle Eastern studies, known for his extensive scholarly work and influential writings on...
- Massimo Serato
May 31, 1916: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1916:
- Robert Keith Arbuthnot
- Louis-Marie Faudacq
- Francis Harvey
- Horace Hood
- Egisto Lancerotto
- Nicola Nisco
- Harry Pennell
- Cecil Irby Prowse
- Charles Fitzgerald Sowerby
May 31, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1916 was The Hesitating Blues by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
- Prince's Orchestra - The Hesitating Blues
- Prince's Orchestra - Underneath the Stars
May 31, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 31, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1916 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 1916 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 31, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:53 am and setting at 08:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 17, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1916.
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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1916
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Someone born on May 31, 1916 is:
108 years 11 months old,
or 1307 months and 14 days old,
or 5685 weeks
or 39795 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1916?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1916?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 31, 1916.
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Back in 1916
