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see horoscope and birth chart for May 04, 1947What happened on Sunday May 04, 1947?
About May 4th, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 4, 1947, members of the Irgun (a Jewish paramilitary organization) executed a daring prison break at the Acre Prison in British-controlled Palestine. The operation involved breaching the prison's walls and successfully freeing 28 imprisoned Irgun and Lehi (Stern Gang) members. This bold escape was a significant act of resistance against British colonial control and highlighted the growing tensions in the lead-up to the establishment of the State of Israel.
- Day of the week: May 4th, 1947 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Mam'selle by Dennis Day
- Popular movie: Dishonored Lady directed by Robert Stevenson
More about May 4th, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on May 4th, 1947.
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May 04, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 04, 1947:
- Acre Prison Break by Irgun Fighters On May 4, 1947, members of the Irgun (a Jewish paramilitary organization) executed a daring prison break at the Acre Prison in British-controlled Palestine. The operation involved breaching the prison's walls and successfully freeing 28 imprisoned Irgun and Lehi (Stern Gang) members. This bold escape was a significant act of resistance against British colonial control and highlighted the growing tensions in the lead-up to the establishment of the State of Israel.
May 04, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 04, 1947?
Who was born on May 04, 1947?
Famous people born on May 04, 1947:
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Richard JenkinsAcclaimed American actor known for versatile roles in films like 'The Shape of Water' and 'Spotlight', with multiple award nominations.
- Valère Novarina
Innovative Franco-Swiss playwright, director, and painter known for experimental and avant-garde theatrical works.
- Doug Henning
Renowned Canadian magician and performer who popularized illusion magic in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Jean-François Chossy
- Loulou de la Falaise
May 04, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 04, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 04, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1947 was Mam'selle by Dennis Day, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.
- Dennis Day - Mam'selle
- Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - April Showers
- Ray McKinley & His Orchestra - Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume
- Dinning Sisters - My Adobe Hacienda
- Frank Sinatra - I Believe
May 04, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.
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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 04, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 04, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 04, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:32 pm and setting at 06:08 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on May 05, 1947.
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Your place in the Universe on May 04, 1947
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Someone born on May 04, 1947 is:
78 years and 10 days old,
or 936 months and 10 days old,
or 4071 weeks and 3 days old,
or 28500 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1947?
There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 4th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 04, 1947.
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