What happened on Friday May 23, 1947?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1947:

• Birth of Ann Hui, Renowned Hong Kong Film Director Ann Hui was born, who would later become a pioneering and critically acclaimed film director in Hong Kong cinema. Known for her socially conscious films and contributions to the Hong Kong New Wave cinema movement, Hui has been instrumental in bringing complex social narratives to the screen.
• PC Hooft Prize Established for Dutch Literature The prestigious PC Hooft Prize was officially formed as a significant literary award to recognize outstanding contributions to Dutch literature. This annual prize honors exceptional writers, poets, and literary scholars, promoting and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands.

Events in 1947

May 23, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 23, 1947

Newspapers from May. 23, 1947

May 23, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1947 can also be written as 5/23/1947 in the US and as 23/5/1947 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1947 in May 1947 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1947:

• Ann Hui

  Renowned Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer known for her significant contributions to the Hong Kong New Wave cinema...

• Jane Kenyon

  Acclaimed American poet and translator known for her deeply personal and contemplative poetry, often exploring themes of rural life,...

• Michael Porter

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1947:

• Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz

  Swiss poet and author (d. 1947).

• Minnie Dupree
• VI conte di Harewood Henry Lascelles

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on May 23rd

May 23, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:09 am and setting at 12:06 am.

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 23, 1947

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Someone born on May 23, 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 23, 1947?

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1947.

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