Sunday May 23, 1948: on this day

May 23, 1948 was the 144th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1948, who was born and died on May 23, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1948?


May 23, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 144th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1948 can also be written as 5/23/1948 in the US and as 23/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1948:

  • Joe dimaggio hits three consecutive homeruns.
  • Ramat rahel gateway to jerusalem is repossessed by israel.
  • Thomas c. wasson, the us consul-general, is assassinated in jerusalem, israel.

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May 23, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 23, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:20 pm and setting at 06:23 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 23, 1948?


Famous people born on May 23, 1948:

  • Myriam Boyer

    French actress, the daughter of an italian actress.

  • Vinod Rai

    Former Comptroller and Auditor General of India known for his role in exposing corruption.

  • Gary McCord

    Athlete.

  • Reggie Cleveland

    Canadian-american baseball player.

  • Fred Opmeer

    Dutch doctor, astrologer, and researcher.

  • Ian Taylor
  • Ashraf Rashid

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

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May 23, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 27 days old,

or 3960 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27725 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1948?

There are 34 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, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1948.

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May 23, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1948:

  • Antonio Andreoni
  • Tatsukichi Minobe

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    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...

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May 23, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1948:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1948:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1948:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 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 23, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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 23, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 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 23, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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 23, 1948?

On May 23, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1948?

On May 23, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1948?

On May 23, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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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),

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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.

Sunday May 23, 1948