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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1946What happened on Wednesday May 08, 1946?
About May 8th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: Estonian school girls Aili Jogi and Ageeda Paavel conducted a bold act of resistance by destroying the Soviet memorial located in front of the Bronze Soldier in Tallinn, symbolizing the Estonian people's defiance against Soviet occupation during the post-World War II period.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1946 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Gypsy by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Dressed to Kill directed by Roy William Neill
More about May 8th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1946.
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May 08, 1946: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1946:
- Estonian Resistance Against Soviet Memorial Estonian school girls Aili Jogi and Ageeda Paavel conducted a bold act of resistance by destroying the Soviet memorial located in front of the Bronze Soldier in Tallinn, symbolizing the Estonian people's defiance against Soviet occupation during the post-World War II period.
- Johnny Pesky's Six-Run Performance Boston Red Sox player Johnny Pesky achieved a remarkable feat by scoring six runs in a single baseball game, demonstrating exceptional offensive performance and highlighting his skill as a player.
May 08, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 08, 1946?
May 08, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 128th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 08, 1946 can also be written as 5/8/1946 in the US and as 8/5/1946 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 08, 1946?
Famous people born on May 08, 1946:
- Bill Kreutzmann
Founding drummer of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, known for his distinctive percussion style and long musical career.
- Thelma Houston
Acclaimed American soul and R&B singer known for her powerful vocal performances and hit records.
- Edwin Duckworth
Renowned American astronomer who led the astronomy department at San Francisco City College and delivered influential NASA-sponsored lecture...
May 08, 1946: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1946 was The Gypsy by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Gypsy
- Dinah Shore - All that Glitters is Not Gold
- Tony Pastor & His Orchestra - Sioux City Sue
- Andy Russell - Laughing On The Outside (Crying On The Inside)
- Perry Como - All Through the Day
May 08, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1946 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:35 pm and setting at 03:05 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 1946.
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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1946
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Someone born on May 08, 1946 is:
79 years and 6 days old,
or 948 months and 6 days old,
or 4123 weeks
or 28861 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1946?
There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1946?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 08, 1946.
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