Tuesday May 04, 1948: on this day

May 04, 1948 was the 125th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 04, 1948 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 04, 1948, who was born and died on May 04, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 04, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just Because by Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks), movies (e.g. Another Part of the Forest, directed by Michael Gordon), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 4th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 04, 1948?


May 04, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1948 can also be written as 5/4/1948 in the US and as 4/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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May 04, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 1948:

  • The hague court of justice convicts hans rauter (german ss) and sentenced him to the death penalty.
  • Laurence olivier's film version of ''hamlet'' makes its world premiere in london.

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May 04, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th 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 04, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 04, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 1948 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 1948 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 04, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 04:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1948.

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Who was born on May 04, 1948?


Famous people born on May 04, 1948:

  • Hurley Haywood

    American race car driver and three-time winner of 24 hours of le mans.

  • Fern Mallis

    Fern Mallis is a prominent figure in the fashion industry and a former executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

  • Alison Britton

    English educator and sculptor.

  • King George Tupou V of Tonga

    (d. 2012).

  • George Tupou

    George tupou v. tonga (d.2012).

  • Tanya Welk-Roberts

    American entertainer who was a guest on the lawrence welk show, new year's eve 1967, and then married lawrence welk jr.

  • Tanya Welk
  • Richard Walden
  • Joe Esposito
  • Edmund P. Giambastiani
  • Richard Hays
  • John Hummer

Whose famous birthday is on May 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 4th:

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon

    Rob brydon is a welsh actor and comedian known for his work in television and film, including his role in the sitcom gavin & stacey.

  • Hosni Mubarak
    Hosni Mubarak

    Egyptian leader, president and military commander.

  • Lance Bass
    Lance Bass

    American pop singer, dancer and actor.

  • Randy Travis
    Randy Travis

    American country-western singer, who has received every award in his industry.

  • Jackie Jackson
    Jackie Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins

    American actor.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Alexander Gould
    Alexander Gould

    American actor.

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May 04, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 25 days old,

or 3960 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27723 days old,

if you were born on May 04, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1948?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 04, 1948.

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May 04, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 1948:

  • Dieter Wisliceny
  • Arnaldo Malan
  • Arsène Millocheau

What famous deaths happened on May 4th?

Famous deaths on May 4th:

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Moe Howard
    Moe Howard

    American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897).

  • Cathryn Damon
    Cathryn Damon

    American actress mary campbell - soap, who was born in 1930, dies at 56.

  • Anita Stewart
    Anita Stewart

    American actress and producer (d. 1961).

  • Jozeph Tito

    Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death.

  • Eddith Nesbit

    Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.

  • Carless Brooks

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Josip Broz Tito

    Former President of Yugoslavia.

  • Jozeph Broz

    Yugoslav politician who was a prominent member of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia.

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May 04, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 04, 1948:

  • Star Wars day, "May the 4th be with you" pun on "May the force be with you"
  • Republic of China - Literary Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • International Firefighters' Day.
  • People's Republic of China - Youth Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • Blessed Catherine of Park
  • The Netherlands - Remembrance of the Dead.

Saints celebrated on May 04, 1948:

  • Saint Ladislaus of Gielnow
  • Saint Judas Cyriacus
  • Saint Florian
  • Saint Godehard
  • Saint Monica of Hippo (d. 387)
  • Saint Ethelred
  • Saint Silvianus
  • Saint Titianus
  • Saint Willerik
  • Saint John Houghton, Saint Robert Lawrence, Saint Augustine Webster, Saint Richard Reynolds, and Saint John Hale; all put to death in 1535.
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May 04, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 04, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 04, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1948 was Just Because by Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

May 04, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 04, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Because

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May 04, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 04, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Another Part of the Forest

Another Part of the Forest

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Michael Gordon

Starring: Fredric March, Dan Duryea, Edmond O'Brien, Ann Blyth

Raw Deal

Raw Deal

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Trevor, Marsha Hunt, John Ireland

The Pirate

The Pirate

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper

Country: United States of America

The Fuller Brush Man

The Fuller Brush Man

Release year: 1948

Directed by: S. Sylvan Simon

Starring: Red Skelton, Janet Blair, Don McGuire, Hillary Brooke

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Laurence Olivier

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight

Country: United States of America

May 04, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 04, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

What's It Worth

What's It Worth

Release year: 1948

Village Barn

Village Barn

Release year: 1948

Musical Almanac

Musical Almanac

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on May 04, 1948?

On May 04, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 1948?

On May 04, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 04, 1948?

On May 04, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 4th?

May 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least nine people are killed in an attack on the forces loyal to field marshal khalifa haitar in sabha (libya), by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - (el pais) basque conflict: eta's final act of dissolution takes place in cambo-les-bains france. in the presence of jonathan powell, gerry adams and brian currin, eta is represented by politicians like brian currin, brian currin, cuauhtemoc carenas, brian currin, and brian currin. (el pais). mariano rajoy, the spanish prime minister, reminds a crowd about the 853 victims and reaffirms his resolve to end the 60-year-old eta violence.
  • 2017 - 2017 venezuelan protests - a student is shot to death in el tigre during gunfire. this brings the total number of deaths in protests against nicolas maduro to 37.

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for May 1948?

May 1948 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.

Discover how May 1948 calendar looked like.

Tuesday May 4, 1948