What are the important events that happened on May 15, 1919? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 15, 1919: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 15, 1919 is the 135th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 230 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 2, 1919 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectatriacontapentagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $9,309.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Sheep is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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May 15, 1919 Historical Events
- 1919 –Greek invasion of İzmir. During the invasion, the Greek army kills or wounds 350 Turks. Those responsible are punished by the Greek Commander Aristides Stergiades.
- 1919 –The Winnipeg General Strike begins. By 11:00 am, almost the whole working population of Winnipeg, Manitoba had walked off the job.
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