Monday May 17, 1948: on this day

May 17, 1948 was the 138th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 17, 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 17, 1948, who was born and died on May 17, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Can't be True, Dear by Vera Lynn), movies (e.g. Uneasy Terms, directed by Vernon Sewell), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1948?


May 17, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 138th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1948 can also be written as 5/17/1948 in the US and as 17/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1948: What happened on that day?


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May 17, 1948: 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, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:14 pm and setting at 03:23 am.

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 17, 1948?


Famous people born on May 17, 1948:

  • Dick Gaughan

    Scottish singer, songwriter, and renowned interpreter for traditional and contemporary folk music.

  • Esmeralda Santiago

    Puerto Rican author known for her novels exploring themes of identity and culture.

  • Marlene Willoughby

    American porn actress.

  • Fay Presto
  • Mikko Kozarowitsky
  • Winfried Kretschmann
  • Joe Hatton
  • Elena Andreevna Švarc
  • Lois Frankel
  • Horst Köppel
  • Waldemar Kozak
  • Bill Bruford

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

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

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

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

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

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

  • 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'.

  • 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...

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

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

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

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

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


You are 75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 2 days old,

or 3957 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27700 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1948?

There are 59 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, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 17, 1948.

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May 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1948:

  • Olga Samaroff
  • Louis Verheyden

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.

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May 17, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1948:

  • 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, 1948:

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

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1948:

  • 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, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 17, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1948 was You Can't be True, Dear by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't be True, Dear

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May 17, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Uneasy Terms

Uneasy Terms

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Vernon Sewell

Starring: Michael Rennie, Moira Lister, Faith Brook, Joy Shelton

The Dude Goes West

The Dude Goes West

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

Starring: Eddie Albert, Gale Storm, James Gleason, Gilbert Roland

Miranda

Miranda

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Glynis Johns, Googie Withers, Griffith Jones, John McCallum

I, Jane Doe

I, Jane Doe

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: Ruth Hussey, John Carroll, Vera Ralston, Gene Lockhart

The Time of Your Life

The Time of Your Life

Release year: 1948

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: James Cagney, William Bendix, Wayne Morris, Jeanne Cagney

May 17, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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

We, the People

We, the People

Release year: 1948

Starring: Dan Seymour, Al Capp, Dwight Weist

Country: United States of America

People's Platform

People's Platform

Release year: 1948

What's It Worth

What's It Worth

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1948?

On May 17, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1948?

On May 17, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1948?

On May 17, 1948 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 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.

Monday May 17, 1948