What happened on Thursday May 22, 1947?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1947:

• Truman Doctrine Takes Effect On May 22, 1947, the Truman Doctrine officially went into effect, marking a significant moment in Cold War geopolitics. The doctrine provided critical military and economic support to Turkey and Greece, two strategically important nations facing internal Communist pressures. By providing $400 million in aid, the United States aimed to prevent the spread of Communist influence in these regions and establish a containment strategy against Soviet expansion.
• Doomsday Clock Set to Seven Minutes to Midnight The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock to seven minutes to midnight on May 22, 1947, symbolizing the growing global tension and the increasing threat of nuclear warfare in the early years of the Cold War. This symbolic representation highlighted the precarious international political climate and the potential for catastrophic nuclear conflict.
• First US Ballistic Missile Launch On May 22, 1947, the United States conducted its first ballistic missile launch, a significant milestone in military technology and the ongoing arms race of the Cold War era. This technological achievement represented a major advancement in long-range missile capabilities and strategic defense technologies.

Events in 1947

May 22, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1947

Newspapers from May. 22, 1947

May 22, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1947 can also be written as 5/22/1947 in the US and as 22/5/1947 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1947 in May 1947 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1947:

• Salvo
• Alberto Alberani
• Giuliana Del Bufalo
• Christine Stückelberger

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1947:

• Edwin Hedley
• Vincenzo Jerace
• Amedeo Obici
• Lloyd Osbourne

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 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 22nd is Gemini.

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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 22, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:07 am and setting at 11:05 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 22, 1947

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Someone born on May 22, 1947 is:

77 years 11 months old,

or 935 months and 21 days old,

or 4068 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28481 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1947?

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1947.

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