What happened on Friday May 21, 1948?

About May 21st, 1948, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the Battles of the Kinarot Valley concluded in a tactical stalemate but were strategically interpreted as an Israeli victory. These battles were part of the broader conflict surrounding Israel's establishment and demonstrated the complex military dynamics of the time.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1948 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: You Can't be True, Dear by Vera Lynn
  • Popular movie: Uneasy Terms directed by Vernon Sewell

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May 21, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1948:

  • Battles of the Kinarot Valley during Israeli War of Independence During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the Battles of the Kinarot Valley concluded in a tactical stalemate but were strategically interpreted as an Israeli victory. These battles were part of the broader conflict surrounding Israel's establishment and demonstrated the complex military dynamics of the time.
  • Joe DiMaggio Hits for the Cycle New York Yankees legendary baseball player Joe DiMaggio achieved a rare baseball feat by hitting for the cycle, meaning he successfully hit a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game. This remarkable performance highlighted DiMaggio's exceptional batting skills and versatility.
  • Birth of Leo Sayer, Pop Singer Leo Sayer, a renowned British pop singer known for hit songs like "When I Need You" and "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing", was born in Shoreham-on-Sea, England. He would become a significant figure in the 1970s and early 1980s pop music scene, achieving international success and multiple chart-topping singles.

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May 21, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 21, 1948?


May 21, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1948 can also be written as 5/21/1948 in the US and as 21/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 21, 1948?


Famous people born on May 21, 1948:

  • Leo Sayer

    Acclaimed English-Australian singer-songwriter who achieved international success in the 1970s with hit songs like 'You Make Me Feel Like...

  • Denis MacShane

    British Labour Party politician who served as Minister of State for Europe from 2002 to 2005, known for his work on European affairs and...

  • Jonathan Hyde

    Australian-English actor recognized for his versatile roles in film and television, including notable performances in period dramas and...

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May 21, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 21, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1948 was You Can't be True, Dear by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

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May 21, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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May 21, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 21, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 05:07 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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How old is someone born on May 21, 1948?


Someone born on May 21, 1948 is:

76 years 11 months old,

or 923 months and 12 days old,

or 4015 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28106 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1948?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1948.

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