Thursday May 16, 1946: on this day

May 16, 1946 was the 136th day of the year 1946, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 16, 1946 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 16, 1946, who was born and died on May 16, 1946, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1946, which were the most popular songs (ex. The House of Blue Lights by Freddie Slack & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. O.S.S., directed by Irving Pichel), TV series (e.g. Let'S Play Reporter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1946 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1946?


May 16, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1946 can also be written as 5/16/1946 in the US and as 16/5/1946 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1946:

  • Musical annie get your gun, starring ethel merman premieres in new york city

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May 16, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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May 16, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1946 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1946 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 16, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:46 pm and setting at 06:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1946.

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Who was born on May 16, 1946?


Famous people born on May 16, 1946:

  • Jeff Jawer

    American professional astrologer.

  • Robert Fripp

    English singer-songwriter and producer (king crimson, the league of gentlemen giles giles, fripp and fripp & eno).

  • Rosemary Barnes

    British politician, member of parliament who was elected at the general election on 6/11/1987.

  • John Law

    English academic and sociologist.

  • Jessi B Wilson

    Mississippi, united states -- murderer (fbi most wanted list).

  • Roger Earl

    English songwriter and drummer (savoy brown and foghat).

  • Jean-Michel Gaillard

    French senior official who was director general, antenne 2 (now france 2), 1989-1991.

  • Bruno Piva
  • Giovanni Mottola
  • Gytis Lukšas
  • Darrell Sweet

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey

    Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

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May 16, 1946: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 77 years 11 months old,

or 935 months and 4 days old,

or 4066 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28464 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1946.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1946?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1946.

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May 16, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1946:

  • Bruno Tesch

    German chemist and businessman (d. 1946).

  • Karl Eberhard Schöngarth
  • Gaetano Guarino
  • Karl Weinbacher
  • Vitalij Bajrak
  • Francis E. McGovern
  • Eugenio Minisini

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Camala Markandaya

    Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

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May 16, 1946: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1946:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1946:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1946:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1946 was The House of Blue Lights by Freddie Slack & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1946: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1946 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The House of Blue Lights
  2. - I Don't Know Enough About You
  3. - They Say It's Wonderful
  4. - Laughing On the Outside, Crying On the Inside
  5. - All Through the Day

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May 16, 1946: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1946 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

O.S.S.

O.S.S.

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Alan Ladd, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Patric Knowles, John Hoyt

Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Roy William Neill

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison, Edmund Breon

Country: United States of America

Dark Alibi

Dark Alibi

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Ben Carter, Benson Fong

Bad Bascomb

Bad Bascomb

Release year: 1946

Directed by: S. Sylvan Simon

Starring: Wallace Beery, Margaret O'Brien, Marjorie Main, J. Carrol Naish

Larceny in Her Heart

Larceny in Her Heart

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, Ralph Dunn, Paul Bryar

May 16, 1946: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1946 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Let's Play Reporter

Let's Play Reporter

Release year: 1946

Starring: Frances Scott

Country: United States of America

Hour Glass

Hour Glass

Release year: 1946

Starring: Edgar Bergen

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1946?

On May 16, 1946 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1946?

On May 16, 1946 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1946?

On May 16, 1946 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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What happened in 1946?

1946 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st baseball broadcast in Chicago, Cards vs. Cubs
  • Emperor Hirohito of Japan announces he is not a god
  • ENIAC, US 1st computer finished by Mauchly / Eckert

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What was the calendar for May 1946?

May 1946 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 1946 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 16, 1946