What happened on Sunday May 25, 1919?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1919:

• Einstein's Theory of General Relativity Confirmed During a total solar eclipse, scientists Arthur Eddington and Andrew Crommelin conducted groundbreaking astronomical observations that empirically validated Albert Einstein's revolutionary theory of general relativity. This scientific milestone demonstrated how massive objects like the sun could bend light, fundamentally transforming our understanding of physics and spacetime.
• Devastating Kelut Volcano Eruption in Java The volcanic eruption of Mount Kelut in Java, Indonesia, resulted in a catastrophic disaster causing approximately 20,000 fatalities. This massive geological event devastated local communities and highlighted the immense destructive potential of volcanic activity in the region.
• Estonian War of Independence: Pskov Capture During the Estonian War of Independence, Estonian forces successfully captured the city of Pskov from the Seventh Red Army and subsequently transferred control to the White Russian forces, representing a strategic military engagement in the complex Russian Civil War period.
• Republic of Prekmurje Declares Independence The Republic of Prekmurje formally proclaimed its independence from Hungary, marking a significant moment in the region's political transformation during the post-World War I era of territorial reorganization.

Events in 1919

May 25, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 25, 1919

Newspapers from May. 25, 1919

May 25, 1919 was a Sunday and it was the 145th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1919 can also be written as 5/25/1919 in the US and as 25/5/1919 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 1919 in May 1919 calendar

Famous people born on May 25, 1919:

• Christian Dovéro

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on May 25th

Famous people died on May 25, 1919:

• Madam C. J. Walker

  American businesswoman and philanthropist, founded the madame c.j.

• Eliza Pollock

  American archer (d. 1919).

• Cristoforo Bellotti
• Didaco Bessi
• Luigi Belli

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on May 25th

May 25, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1919 was Calling Me Home to You by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. John McCormack - Calling Me Home to You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 1919 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 05:03 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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Your place in the Universe on May 25, 1919

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Someone born on May 25, 1919 is:

105 years 11 months old,

or 1271 months and 14 days old,

or 5528 weeks and 5 days old,

or 38701 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1919?

There are 16 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, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 25, 1919.

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