Saturday May 15, 1948: on this day

May 15, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1948 can also be written as 5/15/1948 in the US and as 15/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1948 in May 1948 calendar

Here's what happened on May 15, 1948:

• 74th preakness: eddie arcaro aboard citation wins in 2:02.4.
• Australia scores 721 runs in one day versus essex, world record.
• Following the demise of the british mandate of palestine, egypt, transjordan, lebanon, syria, iraq and saudi arabia invade israel thus starting the 1948 arab-israeli war.

May 15, 1948: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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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 15, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 02:29 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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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1948

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Famous people born on May 15, 1948:

• Brian Eno

  Brian Eno is an English musician, record producer, and visual artist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the...

• Kathleen Sebelius

  Kathleen Sebelius is an American politician who served as the 21st United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2009 to 2014.

• Zong Kerang

  Notable Indian writer known for his novels and short stories.

• Azar Nakhjavan

  Noted mathematician known for contributions to algebraic geometry.

• Valmore Marín

  Valmore Marín is a Colombian poet and professor who has published several collections of poetry.

• Benedicto Cid

  Benedicto Cid is a Spanish astronomer known for his research on exoplanets and the evolution of planetary systems.

• Odel Levin

  Odel Levin is an Israeli mathematician known for his work in combinatorics and graph theory.

• Odie Donald

  Odie Donald served as a prominent political figure in his community.

• Kate Bornstein

  American author, playwright, performance artist, and gender theorist.

• Yutaka Enatsu

  Japanese professional pitchers.

• Valentina Gerasimova

  Kazakhstani runner.

• Renato Casarotto
• Nikolaj Gorbačëv
• Rhett Davies
• Geninho
• Adrienne La Russa

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

• Madhuri Dixit

  Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

• L. Frank Baum

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• Andy Murray

  Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

• James Mason

  England, united kingdom -- actor.

• Ayub Khan

  Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

• Jamie-Lynn Sigler

  Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

• Madeleine Albright

  Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

• Ursula Thiess

  German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

• Chazz Palminteri

  American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

• Joseph Cotten

  American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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Someone born on May 15, 1948 is:

76 years and 20 days old,

or 912 months and 20 days old,

or 3968 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27779 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1948?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1948.

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Famous people died on May 15, 1948:

• Edward J. Flanagan

  Irish-american priest, founded boys town (b. 1886).

• André Dauchez
• Giovanni Cicogna

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

• Bekim Fehmiu

  Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

• June Carter Cash

  American singer and musician (born 1929).

• Fred Willard

  Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

• Gilbert Roland

  Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

• Wynne Gibson

  Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

• Andrew Duggan

  Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

• Tyrone Guthrie

  British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

• Chaselyn Dickinson

  Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

• Adalei Dickinson

  Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.

• Emily Dickinson

  American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

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Holidays on May 15, 1948:

• Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
• Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
• Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
• International day of climate changes.
• International conscientious objectors' day.
• Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
• United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
• International day of families.
• Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
• Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1948:

• Saint Dymphna
• Saint Achillius
• Saint Gerebern
• Saint Isidore the Labourer
• Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
• Saint Reticius
• Saint Denise

May 15, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 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 15, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 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:

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Tell Me a Story
2. Jon & Sandra Steele - My Happiness