What happened on Monday May 19, 1947?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1947:

• Uneventful Day in Post-World War II Era May 19, 1947, appears to be a relatively quiet day in the immediate post-World War II period. While no specific significant events were documented for this particular date, it was a time of global reconstruction and geopolitical realignment following the war's conclusion. The world was experiencing substantial political, economic, and social transformations during this period.

Events in 1947

May 19, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 19, 1947

Newspapers from May. 19, 1947

May 19, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 139th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1947 can also be written as 5/19/1947 in the US and as 19/5/1947 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1947 in May 1947 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1947:

• David Helfgott

  Renowned Australian concert pianist whose extraordinary life story was immortalized in the Oscar-winning film 'Shine'.

• Paul Brady

  Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer known for his significant contributions to folk and traditional Irish music.

• John Bruton

  Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland and later as European Union Ambassador to the United States.

• Michele Placido

  Prominent Italian actor and film director known for his significant contributions to Italian cinema and television.

• Christopher Chope

  British Conservative Party politician and lawyer who has served as a Member of Parliament.

• Alain Bignon

  French cartoonist who collaborated with notable writers like Guy Vidal and Jean-Claude Forest, contributing to the French comic book and...

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1947:

• John Heijning

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on May 19th

May 19, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1947 was Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep) by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Perry Como - Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep)
2. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell) - That's My Desire
3. Eddy Howard & His Orchestra - I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder
4. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume
5. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:02 am and setting at 08:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1947

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Someone born on May 19, 1947 is:

77 years 11 months old,

or 935 months and 25 days old,

or 4069 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28485 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1947?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1947.

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