Friday May 23, 1947: on this day
About May 23rd, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: PC Hooft prize forms for literature.
- Day of the week: May 23rd, 1947 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Douglas Fairbanks, Joan Collins
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep) by Perry Como
- Popular movie: Miracle on 34th Street directed by George Seaton
More about May 23rd, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on May 23rd, 1947.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1947?
- May 23, 1947: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1947?
- May 23, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1947?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1947?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1947?
What day of the week was May 23, 1947?
May 23, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1947:
- Pc hooft prize forms for literature.
May 23, 1947: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 23, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 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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May 23, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1947 was New Moon.
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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Get your map!Who was born on May 23, 1947?
Famous people born on May 23, 1947:
- Flavio Bucci
Italian actor known for his roles in Italian cinema and television.
- Ann Hui
Hong kong actress screenwriter and producer.
- Jane Kenyon
American poet and translator (d. 1995).
- Bernard Comrie
Academic and linguist in english from the usa.
- Maita Gomez
Filipina beauty queen and activist.
- Anthony Holden
Journalist.
- Patrick Djivas
- Carlos Mendes
- Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
- Michael Porter
- Luigi Li Gotti
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
- Douglas Fairbanks
American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
- Joan Collins
British actress and beautiful teen model.
- Drew Carey
American comedian, actor, and writer.
- Rosemary Clooney
American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
- Artie Shaw
American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
- Tom Tykwer
German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
- Ulla Jacobsson
Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Deborah Adair
Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
- Betty Garrett
American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
- Barbara Barrie
American actor and author.
May 23, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 76 years 11 months old,
or 923 months and 15 days old,
or 4015 weeks and 5 days old,
or 28110 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 1947.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1947?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
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.
May 23, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1947:
- Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz
Swiss poet and author (d. 1947).
- C F Ramuz
Writer dies at 68.
- Minnie Dupree
- VI conte di Harewood Henry Lascelles
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
- Roger Moore
British actor.
- Sterling Hayden
American actor and author.
- Anne Meara
American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
- Patrick Cargill
Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
- George Jessel
American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
- Moms Mabley
American comedian and actor (b. 1894).
- Dorothy Hyson
Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
- Nydia Westman
Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1947:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1947:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1947:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
May 23, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Perry Como - Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep)
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell) - That's My Desire
- Eddy Howard & His Orchestra - I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume
- Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder
May 23, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 23, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Who was the US President on May 23, 1947?
On May 23, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1947?
On May 23, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1947?
On May 23, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
What happened in 1947?
1947 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
- Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
- Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium
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What was the calendar for May 1947?
May 1947 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.