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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in May 1914.
The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on May 1914: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of May 1914?


Events

  • 06 May 1914 British House of Lords rejects women suffrage.
  • 08 May 1914 US Congress approves a resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
  • 09 May 1914 40th Kentucky Derby: John McCabe aboard Old Rosebud wins in 2:03.4.
  • 14 May 1914 Woodrow Wilson signs a Mother's Day proclamation.
  • 15 May 1914 Henri Rabauds opera "Marouf, Savetier de Caire" premieres in Paris France.
  • 16 May 1914 Ewing Field, near Masonic Street, opens.
  • 17 May 1914 The Protocol of Corfu is signed recognising full autonomy to Northern Epirus under nominal Albanian sovereignty.
  • 21 May 1914 39th Preakness: Andy Schuttinger aboard Holiday wins in 1:53.8.
  • 24 May 1914 PFC Levski Sofia is founded at 1st men's school in Sofia (today 22nd gymnasium)
  • 25 May 1914 British House of Commons passes Irish Home Rule.
  • 29 May 1914 Ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland sinks in the Gulf of St. Lawrence with the loss of 1,024 lives.
  • 30 May 1914 The new and then largest Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England to New York City.
  • 31 May 1914 Chicago White Sox Joe Benz no-hits Cleveland Indians, 6-1.

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in May 1914?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Nearer My God to Thee
  2. - The Darktown Poker Club
  3. - Dance of the Hours
  4. - Do You Take This Woman for Your Lawful Wife?
  5. - Where Can I Meet You To-Night?

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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The Fatal Mallet

The Fatal Mallet

Release year: 1914

Directed by: Mack Sennett

Starring: Charles Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Mack Sennett, Mack Swain

The Legend of Snow White

The Legend of Snow White

Release year: 1914

Directed by: Orlando Corradi

The Mummy

The Mummy

Release year: 1914

Directed by: Stephen Sommers

The Jungle

The Jungle

Release year: 1914

Directed by: George Irving, Jack Pratt, Augustus E. Thomas

Starring: George Nash, Gail Kane, Julia Hurley, Robert Cummings

Country: United States of America

The Escape

The Escape

Release year: 1914

Directed by: D.W. Griffith

Starring: Donald Crisp, F.A. Turner, Robert Harron, Blanche Sweet