Friday May 16, 1947: on this day

May 16, 1947 was the 136th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 1947, who was born and died on May 16, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1947, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), 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 16th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1947?


May 16, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 136th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1947 can also be written as 5/16/1947 in the US and as 16/5/1947 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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May 16, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 04:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1947.

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Who was born on May 16, 1947?


Famous people born on May 16, 1947:

  • Bill Smitrovich
    Bill Smitrovich

    Actor (crime story, miami vice).

  • Janette Tough

    Scottish entertainer, janette has a stage show called "the krankies" in which she plays alongside her husband ian.

  • Roch Thériault

    Known for leading a controversial cult in Canada and being involved in various business ventures.

  • Bob Edwards

    English journalist (b. 1925).

  • Cheryl Clarke

    American writer.

  • Darrell Sweet

    English-scottish drummer (nazareth) (d. 1999).

  • Claude Picasso

    Photographer.

  • Barbara Lee

    American singer (the chiffons), (d. 1992).

  • Charles Stiehr

    American ecclesiastic.

  • Rosie Barnes

    British member of parliament.

  • Enzo Acampora

    Author and financial astrologer from italy.

  • Buddy Roberts
  • Pietro Arca
  • Castro
  • Vladimir Ėštrekov
  • François de Sarre
  • Mats Åhlberg
  • Paolo Sinigaglia

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 3 days old,

or 4009 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28067 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1947?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1947.

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May 16, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1947:

  • Frederick Gowland Hopkins

    English biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1861).

  • Zhang Lingfu

    Chinese general (b. 1903).

  • Kalle Hakala

    Finnish politician (b. 1880).

  • Augusta Bellingham
  • Michael Joseph Curley

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

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May 16, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1947:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1947:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1947:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.

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May 16, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders, Edna Best

Country: United States of America

Possessed

Possessed

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Curtis Bernhardt

Starring: Joan Crawford, Van Heflin, Raymond Massey, Geraldine Brooks

Country: United States of America

Moss Rose

Moss Rose

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Peggy Cummins, Victor Mature, Ethel Barrymore, Vincent Price

The Long Night

The Long Night

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Henry Fonda, Barbara Bel Geddes, Vincent Price, Ann Dvorak

Copacabana

Copacabana

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Alfred E. Green

Starring: Groucho Marx, Carmen Miranda, Steve Cochran, Andy Russell

May 16, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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

The Wife Saver

Release year: 1947

Starring: Allen Prescott

Country: United States of America

In the Kelvinator Kitchen

In the Kelvinator Kitchen

Release year: 1947

Starring: Ray Forrest, Alma Kitchell

Country: United States of America

Birthday Party

Birthday Party

Release year: 1947

Starring: Ted Brown, Aunt Grace, Bill Slater

Country: United States of America

Café Continental

Café Continental

Release year: 1947

Written by:

Starring: Claude Frederic

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1947?

On May 16, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1947?

On May 16, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1947?

On May 16, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

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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.

Discover how May 1947 calendar looked like.

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