What happened on Saturday May 31, 1919?

About May 31st, 1919, in brief:

  • Historical events: The US Navy Curtiss NC-4 aircraft, commanded by Albert C. Read, successfully completed the first transatlantic flight, taking 15 days to cross from the United States and landing in Plymouth, England. This historic aviation achievement marked a significant milestone in early 20th-century aeronautical technology and international travel.
  • Day of the week: May 31st, 1919 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: (Dry Your) Tears by Samuel Ash
  • Popular movie: True Heart Susie directed by D.W. Griffith

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May 31, 1919: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1919:

  • First Transatlantic Flight by US Navy Aircraft The US Navy Curtiss NC-4 aircraft, commanded by Albert C. Read, successfully completed the first transatlantic flight, taking 15 days to cross from the United States and landing in Plymouth, England. This historic aviation achievement marked a significant milestone in early 20th-century aeronautical technology and international travel.
  • Indianapolis 500 Race with Fatal Accidents The 1919 Indianapolis 500 race was marked by tragedy, with Howdy Wilcox and riding mechanic Leo Banks winning the event. However, the race was overshadowed by fatal accidents: driver Arthur Thurman died on lap 45, and Louis LeCocq and his riding mechanic Robert Bandini were killed in a horrific crash on turn 2, burning to death.
  • First Wedding in an Aircraft A groundbreaking wedding ceremony was conducted in an aircraft flying over Houston, Texas, representing an innovative and unconventional approach to matrimonial celebrations during the early days of aviation.

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May 31, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 31, 1919?


May 31, 1919 was a Saturday and it was the 151st day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1919 can also be written as 5/31/1919 in the US and as 31/5/1919 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1919: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 1919 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 31, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1919 was (Dry Your) Tears by Samuel Ash, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

  1. - (Dry Your) Tears youtube
  2. - After All youtube
  3. - When You Look in the Heart of a Rose youtube
  4. - On the Road to Calais youtube
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May 31, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 31, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1919 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 1919 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, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 10:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1919.

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How old is someone born on May 31, 1919?


Someone born on May 31, 1919 is:

105 years 11 months old,

or 1271 months and 3 days old,

or 5527 weeks

or 38689 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1919?

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