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May 23, 1945 was the 143rd day of the year 1945, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 23, 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 23, 1945, who was born and died on May 23, 1945, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1945, which were the most popular songs (ex. Laura by Dick Haymes), movies (e.g. Back to Bataan, directed by Edward Dmytryk), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1945 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1945?
- May 23, 1945: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1945?
- May 23, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1945?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1945?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1945?
What day of the week was May 23, 1945?
May 23, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1945 can also be written as 5/23/1945 in the US and as 23/5/1945 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1945:
- Winston churchill resigns as british prime minister
- British military police arrest admiral karl d�nitz.
- German island of helgoland in north sea surrenders to british.
- Lord haw-haw arrested at danish boundary.
- World war ii: heinrich himmler, head of the schutzstaffel, commits suicide while in allied custody.
- World war ii: germany's flensburg government under karl dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by british forces.
May 23, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1945 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1945 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 04:29 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 23, 1945?
Famous people born on May 23, 1945:
- Lauren Chapin
American child actress in tv series "father knows best" - a touching show about family values and heartwarming stories that deceive the...
- Arrow
Pioneer in the field of computer graphics and co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios.
- Padmarajan
Indian director, screenwriter, and author (d. 1991).
- Misty Morgan
Country keyboardist (duo avec jack blanchard).
- Harvey Bialy
American molecular biologist, aids denialist.
- Michel Arth
Belgian retired schoolteacher, who lives on an invalidaeur(tm), astrology readings, and pension.
- Elliott Bernerd
English broker / multi-millionaire.
- Pietro Ravecca
- Tom Penders
- Roel Luynenburg
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 78 years 10 months old,
or 946 months and 28 days old,
or 4117 weeks and 3 days old,
or 28822 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1945?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 23, 1945.
May 23, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1945:
- Heinrich Himmler
German head of gestapo police in germany, the architect of the holocaust and concentration camps.
- Giuseppe Preci
- Hans-Georg von Friedeburg
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1945:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1945:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1945:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1945 was Laura by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 1945: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1945 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dick Haymes - Laura
- Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - There Must Be a Way
- Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - You Belong To My Heart
- Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Caldonia Boogie
- Louis Prima & His Orchestra - Bell-Bottom Trousers
May 23, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1945 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Back to Bataan
Release year: 1945
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: John Wayne, Anthony Quinn, Beulah Bondi, Fely Franquelli
Country: United States of America
China's Little Devils
Release year: 1945
Directed by: Monta Bell
Starring: Harry Carey, Paul Kelly, 'Ducky' Louie, Gloria Ann Chew
Flame of Barbary Coast
Release year: 1945
Directed by: Joseph Kane
Starring: John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut, William Frawley
Twice Blessed
Release year: 1945
Directed by: Harry Beaumont
Starring: Preston Foster, Gail Patrick, Lee Wilde, Lyn Wilde
The Missing Corpse
Release year: 1945
Directed by: Albert Herman
Starring: J. Edward Bromberg, Isabel Randolph, Frank Jenks, Eric Sinclair
Who was the US President on May 23, 1945?
On May 23, 1945 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1945?
On May 23, 1945 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1945?
On May 23, 1945 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.
