Wednesday May 19, 1948: on this day

May 19, 1948 was the 140th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 19, 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 19, 1948, who was born and died on May 19, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 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 19th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 19, 1948?


May 19, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1948 can also be written as 5/19/1948 in the US and as 19/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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May 19, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 19, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:38 pm and setting at 04:12 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 19, 1948?


Famous people born on May 19, 1948:

  • Grace Jones
    Grace Jones

    Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

  • Jean-Pierre Haigneré

    French air force officer, and former cnes spationaut.

  • Grace Beverly Jones

    British journalist and television presenter known for her investigative reporting.

  • Tom Scott

    Louisiana, united states -- saxophonist/bandleader (pat sajak show).

  • Paul Williams

    American singer (the temptations), (born 1939).

  • Olivier Barrot

    French journalist, writer and producer.

  • Tom Scott in Los Angeles

    California, usa; saxophonist/bandleader (pat sajak show).

  • Boet van Dulmen
  • Wiktor Paweł Skworc
  • John M. Ball
  • Bruce Jarchow

Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

  • André the Giant
    André the Giant

    André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

  • Pete Townshend
    Pete Townshend

    British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

  • Jon Kortajarena
    Jon Kortajarena

    Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

  • Nora Ephron
    Nora Ephron

    American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

  • Kevin Garnett
    Kevin Garnett

    Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

  • Kyle Eastwood
    Kyle Eastwood

    American singer-bass player and actor.

  • Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan

    Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

  • Michele Placido
    Michele Placido

    Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

  • Jesse Peretz
    Jesse Peretz

    American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

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May 19, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 5 days old,

or 3962 weeks

or 27734 days old,

if you were born on May 19, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1948?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1948.

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May 19, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

  • Alan Young
    Alan Young

    Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

  • Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman

    British-american actor.

  • Henry Corden
    Henry Corden

    American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

  • Maymuna Ali

    Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

  • Nathanyal Hawthorne

    Renowned American novelist and short story writer.

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

  • Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

    Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

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May 19, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 19, 1948:

  • National Hug-Your-Cat Day
  • NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
  • Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
  • Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
  • Theophilus of Corte
  • Pudentiana
  • Emiliana
  • Ives
  • Peter Celestine
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
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May 19, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 19, 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 19, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 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 19, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 19, 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 19, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 19, 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 19, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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 19, 1948?

On May 19, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1948?

On May 19, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 19, 1948?

On May 19, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 19th?

May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.

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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.

Wednesday May 19, 1948