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see horoscope and birth chart for May 21, 1948What 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.
May 21, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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...
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.
- Vera Lynn - You Can't be True, Dear
May 21, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth 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 21, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1948
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Someone born on May 21, 1948 is:
77 years and 2 days old,
or 924 months and 2 days old,
or 4018 weeks
or 28126 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1948?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.
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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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