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May 05, 1947 was the 125th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 05, 1947 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 05, 1947, who was born and died on May 05, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Across The Alley From The Alamo by Mills Brothers), movies (e.g. Repeat Performance, directed by Alfred L. Werker), TV series (e.g. The Wife Saver) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 05, 1947?
- May 05, 1947: What happened on that day?
- May 05, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 05, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 05, 1947?
- May 05, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 05, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- May 05, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 05, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- May 05, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 05, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 05, 1947?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1947?
- Who was the Pope on May 05, 1947?
What day of the week was May 05, 1947?
May 05, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 1947:
- Mississippi valley flooding kills 16 and causes $850 million in damage.
May 05, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 05, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 1947 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 1947 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 05, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:36 pm and setting at 06:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1947.
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Who was born on May 05, 1947?
Famous people born on May 05, 1947:
- Robin McNamara
American actor and singer-songwriter.
- Larry Hisle
American baseball player.
- Daisuke Ban
Japanese actor.
- Richard Jenkins
Actor.
- Butch Beard
- António Augusto dos Santos Marto
- Ahmed Adghirni
- Bice Biagi
- Mario Zimolo
- Malam Bacai Sanhá
- Dan Gordon
- Gaye Hiçyilmaz
- Tommy Maxwell
Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:
![Michael Palin]()
Michael PalinBritish actor, comedian, and writer.
![Chris Brown]()
Chris BrownAmerican actor, singer, and dancer.
![Henry Cavill]()
Henry CavillBritish actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.
![Virginie Efira]()
Virginie EfiraBelgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.
![Vincent Kartheiser]()
Vincent KartheiserVincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.
![Tyrone Power]()
Tyrone PowerAmerican actor of third generation.
![Will Arnett]()
Will ArnettWill arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.
![John Rhys-Davies]()
John Rhys-DaviesJohn rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.
![Danielle Fishel]()
Danielle FishelDanielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.
![Lance Henriksen]()
Lance HenriksenLance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.
May 05, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 76 years 11 months old,
or 923 months and 14 days old,
or 4015 weeks and 4 days old,
or 28109 days old,
if you were born on May 05, 1947.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1947?
There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 05, 1947.
May 05, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 05, 1947:
- Ty LaForest
Canadian-american baseball player (b. 1917).
What famous deaths happened on May 5th?
Famous deaths on May 5th:
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Dana Wynter]()
Dana WynterActress german-english (d. 2011).
![Albert Dekker]()
Albert DekkerDeaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.
![Elisabeth Fraser]()
Elisabeth FraserAmerican television, film and stage actress (born 1920).
- Rudolf Schön
Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.
- Garl Kasell
Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...
- Chanceler
Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.
- Marri Shaw
Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.
- Mihail Botvinnik
Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.
May 05, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 05, 1947:
- Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
- Euthymios the Wonderworker
- Barlaam of Serpukhov
- Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
- Eulogios the Confessor
- New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
- Albania: Martyrs' Day.
- Great Martyr Irene
- Roly Poly of Georgia.
- Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).
Observances on May 05, 1947:
- Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
- World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 05, 1947:
- Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
- Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
- Saint Britto
- Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
- Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
- Saint Nicetius
- Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
- Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
- Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
May 05, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 05, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1947 was Across The Alley From The Alamo by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 05, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mills Brothers - Across The Alley From The Alamo
- Sam Donahue & His Orchestra - I Never Knew
- Frank Sinatra - Mam'selle
May 05, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 05, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Repeat Performance
Release year: 1947
Directed by: Alfred L. Werker
Starring: Louis Hayward, Joan Leslie, Virginia Field, Tom Conway
Too Many Winners
Release year: 1947
Directed by: William Beaudine
Starring: Hugh Beaumont, Trudy Marshall, Ralph Dunn, Claire Carleton
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
Release year: 1947
Directed by: John Rawlins
Starring: Ralph Byrd, Lyle Latell, Kay Christopher, Jack Lambert
Dishonored Lady
Release year: 1947
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Hedy Lamarr, Dennis O'Keefe, John Loder, William Lundigan
Honeymoon
Release year: 1947
Directed by: William Keighley
Starring: Shirley Temple, Franchot Tone, Guy Madison, Lina Romay
May 05, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 05, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Wife Saver
Release year: 1947
Starring: Allen Prescott
Country: United States of America
In the Kelvinator Kitchen
Release year: 1947
Starring: Ray Forrest, Alma Kitchell
Country: United States of America
Birthday Party
Release year: 1947
Starring: Ted Brown, Aunt Grace, Bill Slater
Country: United States of America
Café Continental
Release year: 1947
Written by: Henry Caldwell
Starring: Claude Frederic
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Who was the US President on May 05, 1947?
On May 05, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1947?
On May 05, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 05, 1947?
On May 05, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 5th?
May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
- 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
- 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.
What happened in 1947?
1947 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
- Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
- Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium
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What was the calendar for May 1947?
May 1947 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.
