Wednesday May 21, 1947: on this day

May 21, 1947 was the 141st day of the year 1947, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 1947, who was born and died on May 21, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep) by Perry Como), movies (e.g. Miracle on 34th Street, directed by George Seaton), 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 21st, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1947?


May 21, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1947 can also be written as 5/21/1947 in the US and as 21/5/1947 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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May 21, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 06:16 am and setting at 11:05 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 21, 1947?


Famous people born on May 21, 1947:

  • Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde

    Australian-english actor.

  • Fernando Savater

    Spanish philosopher and essayist with a wide range of works on ethics and politics.

  • Bill Champlin

    American producer and singer (chicago and sons of champlin).

  • Linda Laubenstein

    American academic and physician (d. 1992).

  • İlber Ortaylı

    Turkish academic and historian.

  • Dorothy Germain

    Lpga golfer.

  • Richard Hatch in Santa Monica

    California, usa; actor ("battlestar galactica").

  • Mark Jacoby
  • Joachim Kirst
  • Telesphore George Mpundu
  • Gianluigi Roveta
  • Seda Aznavour
  • Giorgio Zagnoni
  • Franco Catto
  • Tommy Coakley

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 30 days old,

or 4013 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28094 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1947?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1947.

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May 21, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1947:

  • Flora Thompson

    English author best known for her 'Lark Rise to Candleford' trilogy.

  • Lucy Arbell

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Jane Addams

    American feminist and social worker.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

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May 21, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1947:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1947:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1947:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1947 was Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep) by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 21, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep)
  2. - That's My Desire
  3. - I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder
  4. - The Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume
  5. - I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder

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May 21, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

Release year: 1947

Directed by: George Seaton

Starring: Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Gene Lockhart

Country: United States of America

That's My Man

That's My Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Don Ameche, Catherine McLeod, Roscoe Karns, John Ridgely

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

May 21, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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 21, 1947?

On May 21, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1947?

On May 21, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1947?

On May 21, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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.

Wednesday May 21, 1947