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see horoscope and birth chart for May 17, 1945What happened on Thursday May 17, 1945?
About May 17th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: French troops landed in Beirut to reassert colonial control in Lebanon, signaling the post-World War II reestablishment of French imperial presence in the Middle East.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1945 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: I Wish by Mills Brothers
- Popular movie: Molly and Me directed by Lewis Seiler
More about May 17th, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on May 17th, 1945.
Table of contents
- May 17, 1945: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 17, 1945?
- Who was born on May 17, 1945?
- May 17, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 17, 1945?
- Back in 1945
May 17, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1945:
- French Colonial Intervention in Lebanon French troops landed in Beirut to reassert colonial control in Lebanon, signaling the post-World War II reestablishment of French imperial presence in the Middle East.
- US Air Strike on Kyushu Two US P-47 Thunderbolts conducted a bombing mission over Kyushu, Japan, during the final stages of World War II, continuing the Allied aerial campaign against Japanese military targets.
- Denmark Severs Diplomatic Ties with Japan Denmark officially broke diplomatic relations with Japan in the aftermath of World War II, reflecting the global diplomatic realignment following Japan's defeat.
- British White Paper Release A British white paper was released, potentially outlining government policy or providing an official statement on a significant matter of national or international importance.
May 17, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 17, 1945?
May 17, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1945 can also be written as 5/17/1945 in the US and as 17/5/1945 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 17, 1945?
Famous people born on May 17, 1945:
- B.S. Chandrasekhar
Renowned Indian cricketer known for his significant contributions to the sport during his playing career.
- Tony Roche
Prominent Australian tennis player and respected coach who made significant contributions to the sport.
May 17, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
May 17, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1945 was I Wish by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
- Mills Brothers - I Wish
- Tony Pastor & His Orchestra - Bell-Bottom Trousers
May 17, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood 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 17, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1945 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1945 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 17, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:01 am and setting at 01:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1945.
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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1945
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Someone born on May 17, 1945 is:
79 years 11 months old,
or 959 months and 27 days old,
or 4173 weeks and 6 days old,
or 29217 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1945?
There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 17, 1945.
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Back in 1945
