Saturday May 16, 1908: on this day

May 16, 1908 was the 137th day of the year 1908, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 16, 1908 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 16, 1908, who was born and died on May 16, 1908, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1908, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Gal Irene by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan), movies (e.g. Resa Stockholm-Göteborg genom Göta och Trollhätte kanaler, directed by ), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1908 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1908?


May 16, 1908 was a Saturday and it was the 137th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1908 can also be written as 5/16/1908 in the US and as 16/5/1908 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 16, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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May 16, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1908 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 05:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1908.

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Who was born on May 16, 1908?


Famous people born on May 16, 1908:

  • Albert Gazier

    French politician who was active in resistance during wwii's french occupation.

  • Swami Muktananda

    Swami muktananda was a spiritual teacher and guru known for popularizing the practice of siddha yoga meditation.

  • Harrie Massey

    British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of atomic and molecular physics.

  • Mohammed Roem

    Indonesian foreign minister (linggadjati).

  • Hilary Preston

    Editor.

  • Gurudev Muktananda Baba

    Indian mystic and traditional guru who had to overcome his sensual nature while on his ascetic journey.

  • Stefano Gallio

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 1908: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 115 years 10 months old,

or 1390 months and 12 days old,

or 6045 weeks and 5 days old,

or 42320 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1908.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1908?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1908?

You belong to the Interbellum Generation if you were born on May 16, 1908.

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May 16, 1908: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1908:

  • Mariano Casanova

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

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May 16, 1908: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1908:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1908:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1908:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1908: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1908 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1908 was My Gal Irene by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 1908: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1908 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Gal Irene
  2. - Jimmie and Maggie at The Merry Widow
  3. - The Glow-Worm

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May 16, 1908: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1908 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Resa Stockholm-Göteborg genom Göta och Trollhätte kanaler

Resa Stockholm-Göteborg genom Göta och Trollhätte kanaler

Release year: 1908

Starring: Henny Porten

Country: United States of America

Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Release year: 1908

Directed by: John Polson

Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

Release year: 1908

Directed by: Rachid Bouchareb

Locked Up

Locked Up

Release year: 1908

Directed by: Jared Cohn

Long Distance Wireless Photography

Long Distance Wireless Photography

Release year: 1908

Directed by: Georges Méliès

Starring: Fernande Albany, Georges Méliès

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1908?

On May 16, 1908 the US President was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1908?

On May 16, 1908 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1908?

On May 16, 1908 the Pope was Pius X.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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What happened in 1908?

1908 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Russia takes part of Poland
  • 1st time, ball signifying new year dropped at Times Square
  • Canadian branch of the Royal Mint opens in Ottawa

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What was the calendar for May 1908?

May 1908 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Saturday May 16, 1908