Wednesday May 12, 1948: on this day
About May 12th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands resigns.
- Day of the week: May 12th, 1948 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Emilio Estevez, Rami Malek
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Tell Me a Story by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Miranda directed by Ken Annakin
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 1948?
- May 12, 1948: What happened on that day?
- May 12, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 1948?
- How old is someone born on May 12, 1948?
- May 12, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 1948?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1948?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 1948?
What day of the week was May 12, 1948?
May 12, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 12, 1948 can also be written as 5/12/1948 in the US and as 12/5/1948 in UK and Europe.
May 12, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 12, 1948:
- Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands resigns.
- Wilhelmina, queen regnant of the kingdom of the netherlands, cedes the throne to her daughter juliana.
May 12, 1948: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 12, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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May 12, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 1948 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:11 am and setting at 12:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1948.
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Famous people born on May 12, 1948:
- Lindsay Crouse
American actress.
- Jeramia Evans
Prominent politician known for advocating for social justice and equality.
- Steve Winwood
British singer, composer, and producer.
- Dejean Raoul
Dejean Raoul is a French physicist who specializes in the study of particle physics.
- Dilbert Brown
Renowned physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics.
- Dann Moss
Australian politician who served in various government positions.
- Jaya Sinha
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Wyman Sander
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Alvis Baldwin
Alvis Baldwin is a respected politician known for his dedication to public service.
- Urban Gunnarsson
Urban Gunnarsson is a Swedish poet acclaimed for his works on nature and humanity.
- Maryland Garrison
Renowned biologist known for her work in marine conservation.
- Huntley Dupois
Renowned biologist known for his research on marine ecosystems.
- Denver Brinson
Renowned astronomer known for his work on black holes.
- Elden Smith
Elden Smith was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for education reform.
- Bud Rudd
Renowned biologist known for his work in marine conservation.
- Tokyo Kawasaki
Renowned physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics.
- Hugh Holston
Renowned author known for his captivating mystery novels.
- Dave Heineman
American captain and politician, 39th governor of nebraska.
- Richard Riehle
American actor.
Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
- Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
- Rami Malek
Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
- Ving Rhames
Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
- Katharine Hepburn
American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
- George Carlin
American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
- Gabriel Byrne
Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
- Burt Bacharach
American composer and pianist of popular music.
- Jason Biggs
He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
- Malin Akerman
Swedish-canadian model and actress.
- Catherine Tate
English actor, comedian, and writer.
How old is someone born on May 12, 1948?
Someone born on May 12, 1948 is:
76 years and 24 days old,
or 912 months and 24 days old,
or 3969 weeks
or 27783 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1948?
There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 12th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 12, 1948.
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May 12, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 1948:
- Isidor Achron
Komponist, who dies at 55.
- Dante Cappelli
- Gaetano Luporini
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
- Robert Reed
American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
- Monica Zetterlund
Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).
- Louis Calhern
American actor and singer (d. 1956).
- Cornell Borchers
Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
- Lillian Roth
Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
- Elisabeth Bergner
German actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 1948:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 1948:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 1948:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 12, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1948 was Tell Me a Story by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 12, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Tell Me a Story
- Jon & Sandra Steele - My Happiness
May 12, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 12, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:
Who was the US President on May 12, 1948?
On May 12, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1948?
On May 12, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 1948?
On May 12, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
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.