Saturday May 31, 1947: on this day

May 31, 1947 was the 151st day of the year 1947, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 31, 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 31, 1947, who was born and died on May 31, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume by Tony Pastor & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Living in a Big Way, directed by Gregory La Cava), 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 31st, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 1947?


May 31, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 151st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1947 can also be written as 5/31/1947 in the US and as 31/5/1947 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1947:

  • Communists grab power in hungary.
  • Italian government of gasperi forms.
  • Eastern dc-4 crashes between port deposit and perryville maryland, kills 53.
  • 79th belmont stakes: ruperto donoso aboard phalanx wins in 2:29.6.
  • Ferenc nagy, the democratically elected prime minister of hungary, resigns from office after blackmail from the hungarian communist party accusing him of being part of a plot against the state. this grants the communists effective control of the hungarian government.

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May 31, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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May 31, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:22 pm and setting at 04:12 am.

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 31, 1947?


Famous people born on May 31, 1947:

  • Gabriele Hinzmann

    German discus thrower.

  • Junior Campbell

    Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer.

  • Campbell

    Scottish singer-songwriter guitarist and producer (marmalade).

  • William H Campbell Jr

    Rocker.

  • Jean-Pierre Mougin

    French sports administrator, vice president responsible for employment, training, and qualification in 'le comita (c) national olympique et...

  • David Rowlands

    English civil servant (d. 2014).

  • Alberto Beretta Anguissola
  • Sali Kelmendi
  • Gianni Mocchetti
  • Krishna Das
  • Jim Del Gaizo
  • Phillip Hoose
  • Diane Langton
  • Takeo Takahashi

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 19 days old,

or 4011 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28083 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1947?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 31, 1947.

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May 31, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1947:

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Macdonald Gill

    Renowned artist known for his graphic designs and typography work.

  • Peter Dolfen
  • Henri Casadesus
  • Federico Baistrocchi
  • Francis Casadesus

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Joseth Haydn

    Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

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May 31, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1947:

  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 1947:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 31, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1947 was Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume by Tony Pastor & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 31, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume

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May 31, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Living in a Big Way

Living in a Big Way

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Gregory La Cava

Starring: Gene Kelly, Marie McDonald, Charles Winninger, Phyllis Thaxter

Gran Casino

Gran Casino

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Luis Buñuel

Starring: Libertad Lamarque, Jorge Negrete, Meche Barba, Agustín Isunza

Gas House Kids Go West

Gas House Kids Go West

Release year: 1947

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Emory Parnell, Chili Williams, Vince Barnett, William Wright

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

May 31, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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 31, 1947?

On May 31, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1947?

On May 31, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1947?

On May 31, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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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.

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