Monday May 26, 1947: on this day

May 26, 1947 was the 146th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 26, 1947 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 26, 1947, who was born and died on May 26, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume by Tony Pastor & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Living in a Big Way, directed by Gregory La Cava), TV series (e.g. The Wife Saver) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1947?


May 26, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 146th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1947 can also be written as 5/26/1947 in the US and as 26/5/1947 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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May 26, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 02:08 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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Who was born on May 26, 1947?


Famous people born on May 26, 1947:

  • Denis Tillinac

    French journalist and conservative writer.

  • Carol O'Connell

    American painter and author.

  • Glenn Turner

    New zealand cricketer.

  • Jacki Weaver

    Actress.

  • Piers Gray

    Critic / writer.

  • Sherry Bain in Redlands

    California, usa; actress ("pipe dreams").

  • Giuseppe Barone
  • Nikolaj Maksjuta
  • Guido Pescosolido

Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

  • Lauryn Hill
    Lauryn Hill

    Lauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...

  • Pam Grier
    Pam Grier

    Pam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.

  • Corinne Le Poulain
    Corinne Le Poulain

    French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.

  • James Arness
    James Arness

    American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois

    American actress.

  • Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin

    Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).

  • Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox

    Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.

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May 26, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 25 days old,

or 4012 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28089 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1947?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 26, 1947.

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May 26, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1947:

  • Helen Aitchison

What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Jean Constantin
    Jean Constantin

    French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

  • George Brent
    George Brent

    Actor (baby face.

  • Sharon Lynn
    Sharon Lynn

    Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.

  • Cybele

    Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.

  • Phinneas Newborn

    Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Zeki Velidi Togan

    Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

  • Fount Haines

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Adamae Davis

    Renowned jazz singer and performer.

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May 26, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1947:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
  • Georgia - National Day
  • Poland - Mother's Day
  • Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1947:

  • Saint Germain of Paris
  • Saint William of Aquitaine
  • Saint Simitrius
  • Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
  • Saint Lambert (d.1154)
  • Saint Berenger (died 1093)
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May 26, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 26, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1947 was Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume by Tony Pastor & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 26, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume

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May 26, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Living in a Big Way

Living in a Big Way

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Gregory La Cava

Starring: Gene Kelly, Marie McDonald, Charles Winninger, Phyllis Thaxter

Gran Casino

Gran Casino

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Luis Buñuel

Starring: Libertad Lamarque, Jorge Negrete, Meche Barba, Agustín Isunza

Gas House Kids Go West

Gas House Kids Go West

Release year: 1947

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Emory Parnell, Chili Williams, Vince Barnett, William Wright

Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

Release year: 1947

Directed by: George Seaton

Starring: Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Gene Lockhart

Country: United States of America

That's My Man

That's My Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Don Ameche, Catherine McLeod, Roscoe Karns, John Ridgely

May 26, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 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:

The Wife Saver

The Wife Saver

Release year: 1947

Starring: Allen Prescott

Country: United States of America

In the Kelvinator Kitchen

In the Kelvinator Kitchen

Release year: 1947

Starring: Ray Forrest, Alma Kitchell

Country: United States of America

Birthday Party

Birthday Party

Release year: 1947

Starring: Ted Brown, Aunt Grace, Bill Slater

Country: United States of America

Café Continental

Café Continental

Release year: 1947

Written by:

Starring: Claude Frederic

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on May 26, 1947?

On May 26, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1947?

On May 26, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1947?

On May 26, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 26th?

May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
  • 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.

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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.

Discover how May 1947 calendar looked like.

Monday May 26, 1947