Saturday May 22, 1948: on this day

May 22, 1948 was the 143rd day of the year 1948, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 22, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 22, 1948, who was born and died on May 22, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Can't be True, Dear by Vera Lynn), movies (e.g. Uneasy Terms, directed by Vernon Sewell), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1948?


May 22, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1948 can also be written as 5/22/1948 in the US and as 22/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1948:

  • The soviets launched the largest lithuanian deportation to siberia.
  • Finnish president j. k. paasikivi releases yrjö leino from his duties as interior minister in 1948 after the finnish parliament adopted a motion of censure of leino with connection to his illegal handing over of nineteen people to the soviet union in 1945.[9][10]

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May 22, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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 22, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:12 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jun 21, 1948.

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Who was born on May 22, 1948?


Famous people born on May 22, 1948:

  • Nedumudi Venu
    Nedumudi Venu

    Indian actor and screenwriter (d. 2021).

  • Tomás Sánchez

    Cuban painter and engraver.

  • Jean Cuypers

    Belgian writer, data collector, and pro astrologer.

  • Richard H. Baker

    Politician.

  • Jean-Marie Cuypers
  • Stewart Robertson
  • David Levy
  • Adriano Zanier
  • Enrico Fiore
  • Florea Dumitrache

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 7 days old,

or 3957 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27705 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1948?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1948.

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May 22, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1948:

  • Claude McKay

    Jamaican-American writer known for his poetry and novels exploring the black experience.

  • Georgios Tsolakoglu
  • Carlo Perrier

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

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May 22, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1948:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1948:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1948:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1948 was You Can't be True, Dear by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 22, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't be True, Dear

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May 22, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Uneasy Terms

Uneasy Terms

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Vernon Sewell

Starring: Michael Rennie, Moira Lister, Faith Brook, Joy Shelton

The Dude Goes West

The Dude Goes West

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

Starring: Eddie Albert, Gale Storm, James Gleason, Gilbert Roland

Miranda

Miranda

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Glynis Johns, Googie Withers, Griffith Jones, John McCallum

I, Jane Doe

I, Jane Doe

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: Ruth Hussey, John Carroll, Vera Ralston, Gene Lockhart

The Time of Your Life

The Time of Your Life

Release year: 1948

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: James Cagney, William Bendix, Wayne Morris, Jeanne Cagney

May 22, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

We, the People

We, the People

Release year: 1948

Starring: Dan Seymour, Al Capp, Dwight Weist

Country: United States of America

People's Platform

People's Platform

Release year: 1948

What's It Worth

What's It Worth

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on May 22, 1948?

On May 22, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1948?

On May 22, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1948?

On May 22, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for May 1948?

May 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1948 calendar looked like.

Saturday May 22, 1948