Thursday May 17, 1945: on this day

May 17, 1945 was the 137th day of the year 1945, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 17, 1945 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 17, 1945, who was born and died on May 17, 1945, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1945, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Wish by Mills Brothers), movies (e.g. Molly and Me, directed by Lewis Seiler), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1945 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1945?


May 17, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1945 can also be written as 5/17/1945 in the US and as 17/5/1945 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1945:

  • Two us p-47 thunderbolts bomb kiushu, japan.

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May 17, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1945 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1945 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1945 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 17, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:01 am and setting at 01:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1945.

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Who was born on May 17, 1945?


Famous people born on May 17, 1945:

  • Sergio Zyman

    Known for his work at The Coca-Cola Company.

  • Tony Roche

    Australian tennis player and coach.

  • B.S. Chandrasekhar

    Indian cricketer.

  • Earle Marsh

    American television executive and co-author.

  • James P. Moran

    Politician.

  • D A S Pennefather

    Major general / commandant (general royal marines).

  • Guy Rouget

    French truck driver and victim of homicide.

  • Jim Moran

    Politician.

  • George Miller American politician (Representative-Democrat-California

    1975-).

  • Esin Engin

    Turkish actor and singer (d. 1997).

  • George Miller
  • Albert Poli
  • Paul Chun
  • Salvatore Grillo
  • Hal Jeter
  • Daniel Odier
  • Kjell Rannelid
  • Ľudovít Zlocha

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 78 years 10 months old,

or 946 months and 11 days old,

or 4115 weeks

or 28805 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 1945.

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 17, 1945?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 17, 1945.

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May 17, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1945:

  • Sasaki Shigetsu Sokei-an

    Died the founder of the first zen institute of america.

  • Jan van Geenen

    Resistance fighter.

  • Bobby Hutchins
  • Dragutin Babić

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 17th

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May 17, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1945:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1945:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1945:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 17, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1945 was I Wish by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 17, 1945: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1945 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Wish
  2. - Bell-Bottom Trousers

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May 17, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1945 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Molly and Me

Molly and Me

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: Gracie Fields, Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall, Reginald Gardiner

The Last Chance

The Last Chance

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Leopold Lindtberg

Starring: Ewart G. Morrison, John Hoy, Ray Reagan, Luisa Rossi

The Vampire's Ghost

The Vampire's Ghost

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: John Abbott, Charles Gordon, Peggy Stewart, Grant Withers

Las abandonadas

Las abandonadas

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Emilio Fernández

Starring: Dolores del Rio, Pedro Armendáriz, Víctor Junco, Paco Fuentes

Pillow to Post

Pillow to Post

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Ida Lupino, Sydney Greenstreet, William Prince, Stuart Erwin

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1945?

On May 17, 1945 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1945?

On May 17, 1945 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1945?

On May 17, 1945 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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What happened in 1945?

1945 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Free People premieres in Amsterdam
  • 65th US Mens Tennis: Sgt Frank A Parker beats Wm Talbert
  • Wilhelm Gustloff torpedoed off Danzig by Soviet sub-c 7,700 die

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What was the calendar for May 1945?

May 1945 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.

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