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What Happened on May 9, 1921

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Berrigan, American Jesuit priest and peace activist (Vietnam War), born in Virginia, Minnesota (d. 2016)
  • Mona Van Duyn, American poet (d. 2004)
  • Sophie Scholl, German anti-Nazi political activist, active in the non-violent resistance group, the White Rose (Die Weisse Rose), born in Forchtenberg, Germany (d. 1943)

About May 9, 1921

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus