Monday May 03, 1948: on this day

May 03, 1948 was the 124th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 03, 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 03, 1948, who was born and died on May 03, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just Because by Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks), movies (e.g. Another Part of the Forest, directed by Michael Gordon), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 3rd, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1948?


May 03, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 124th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1948 can also be written as 5/3/1948 in the US and as 3/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 1948:

  • Pulitzer prize awarded to james michener and tennessee williams.
  • The u.s. supreme court rules in shelley v. kraemer that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to blacks and other minorities are legally unenforceable.

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May 03, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd 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 03, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 03, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 03:38 am and setting at 03:27 pm.

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 03, 1948?


Famous people born on May 03, 1948:

  • Delance Fisher

    Acclaimed novelist whose works captured the essence of human emotions.

  • Daily Thompson

    British decathlete who won the gold medal at the 1980 Olympics.

  • Adal Kraus

    Adal Kraus is a contemporary novelist known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Garfield Heard

    Former NBA player and coach.

  • Denis Cosgrove

    English-american geographer and academic (b. 1948).

  • Chris Mulkey

    American actor.

  • Larry Brandenburg
  • Gar Heard
  • Vando Freddi
  • Angelo Colletta
  • Dino

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Movie actor.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

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May 03, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 25 days old,

or 3960 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27723 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1948?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 03, 1948.

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May 03, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 1948:

  • Ernst Tandefelt

    Finnish assassin of heikki ritavuori (b. 1876).

  • Nicola Coco

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 3rd

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May 03, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1948:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1948:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 03, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1948 was Just Because by Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

May 03, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Because

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May 03, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Another Part of the Forest

Another Part of the Forest

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Michael Gordon

Starring: Fredric March, Dan Duryea, Edmond O'Brien, Ann Blyth

Raw Deal

Raw Deal

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Trevor, Marsha Hunt, John Ireland

The Pirate

The Pirate

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper

Country: United States of America

The Fuller Brush Man

The Fuller Brush Man

Release year: 1948

Directed by: S. Sylvan Simon

Starring: Red Skelton, Janet Blair, Don McGuire, Hillary Brooke

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Laurence Olivier

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight

Country: United States of America

May 03, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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

What's It Worth

What's It Worth

Release year: 1948

Village Barn

Village Barn

Release year: 1948

Musical Almanac

Musical Almanac

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on May 03, 1948?

On May 03, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1948?

On May 03, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1948?

On May 03, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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 3, 1948