Thursday May 13, 1948: on this day

May 13, 1948 was the 134th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 13, 1948 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 13, 1948, who was born and died on May 13, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tell Me a Story by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Miranda, directed by Ken Annakin), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 13th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 13, 1948?


May 13, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1948 can also be written as 5/13/1948 in the US and as 13/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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May 13, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 13, 1948:

  • 1948 arab-israeli war: the kfar etzion massacre is committed by arab irregulars, the day before the declaration of independence of the state of israel on may 14.

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May 13, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 13, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 13, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:17 am and setting at 01:13 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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Who was born on May 13, 1948?


Famous people born on May 13, 1948:

  • Serge Le Péron

    Serge le péron is a french film director, screenwriter, and film critic known for his work in the french cinema industry.

  • Daniel Russo

    Daniel russo is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and television shows.

  • Sheila Jeffreys

    Author and academic of an english-australian political scientist.

  • Dean Meminger

    American basketball coach and player (d. 2013).

  • Michel Blay

    French scientist and researcher, whose research focuses on the mathematicalization process in physical sciences.

  • David Sullivan

    American tv sportscaster.

  • Alan Devlin
  • Colin Towns
  • Vítor Baltasar
  • Jeffrey Evans
  • Stephen Schlaks
  • José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques
  • Pepe Cibrián Campoy
  • Carlos Dávila

Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:

  • Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson

    An actor, model, musician, and producer from england.

  • Debby Ryan
    Debby Ryan

    Debby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.

  • Bea Arthur
    Bea Arthur

    Bea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.

  • Stephen Colbert
    Stephen Colbert

    American political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.

  • Dennis Rodman
    Dennis Rodman

    American basketball player, an american athlete.

  • Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel

    American actor and producer.

  • Ritchie Valens
    Ritchie Valens

    After renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.

  • Sunny Leone
    Sunny Leone

    Canadian american actress, model, and pornstar.

  • Iwan Rheon
    Iwan Rheon

    Welsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.

  • Joe Louis
    Joe Louis

    American heavyweight boxer.

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May 13, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 16 days old,

or 3959 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27714 days old,

if you were born on May 13, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1948?

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 13, 1948.

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May 13, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 13, 1948:

  • Kathleen Kennedy

    Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.

  • Kathleen Cavendish

    Marchioness of hartington (b. 1920).

  • Milan Begović
  • Guglielmo Martucci
  • Peter Wentworth-Fitzwilliam

What famous deaths happened on May 13th?

Famous deaths on May 13th:

  • Gary Cooper
    Gary Cooper

    American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.

  • Doris Day
    Doris Day

    American singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Leatrice Joy
    Leatrice Joy

    Silent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.

  • Dan Blocker
    Dan Blocker

    Texas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).

  • Wealthy Astor

    Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.

  • Malik Bendjelloul

    Malik Bendjelloul was a Swedish filmmaker who won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for his film 'Searching for Sugar Man'.

  • Amais Mabini

    Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.

  • Malik Ambar

    Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.

  • Rehman

    Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.

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May 13, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 13, 1948:

  • Our Lady of Fatima
  • Rotuma Day in Fiji.
  • World Fair Trade Day (2006).
  • Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
  • Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).

Saints celebrated on May 13, 1948:

  • Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
  • Saint John the Silent
  • Saint Gerald of Villamagna
  • Saint Robert Bellarmine
  • Saint Servatus
  • Saint Rolanda
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May 13, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 13, 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 13, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 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 13, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 13, 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. - Tell Me a Story
  2. - My Happiness

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May 13, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 13, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Miranda

Miranda

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Glynis Johns, Googie Withers, Griffith Jones, John McCallum

I, Jane Doe

I, Jane Doe

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: Ruth Hussey, John Carroll, Vera Ralston, Gene Lockhart

The Time of Your Life

The Time of Your Life

Release year: 1948

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: James Cagney, William Bendix, Wayne Morris, Jeanne Cagney

Another Part of the Forest

Another Part of the Forest

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Michael Gordon

Starring: Fredric March, Dan Duryea, Edmond O'Brien, Ann Blyth

Raw Deal

Raw Deal

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Trevor, Marsha Hunt, John Ireland

May 13, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 13, 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:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

What's It Worth

What's It Worth

Release year: 1948

Village Barn

Village Barn

Release year: 1948

Musical Almanac

Musical Almanac

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on May 13, 1948?

On May 13, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1948?

On May 13, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 13, 1948?

On May 13, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 13th?

May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.

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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.

Discover how May 1948 calendar looked like.

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