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May 26, 1948 was the 147th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 26, 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 26, 1948, who was born and died on May 26, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Somebody by Doris Day & Buddy Clark), movies (e.g. Shed No Tears, directed by Jean Yarbrough), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 1948?
- May 26, 1948: What happened on that day?
- May 26, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 1948?
- May 26, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 26, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 1948?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1948?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 1948?
What day of the week was May 26, 1948?
May 26, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 147th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1948 can also be written as 5/26/1948 in the US and as 26/5/1948 in UK and Europe.
May 26, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1948:
- Entire hagana-arm forces sworn-in as israeli soldiers.
- South africa elects a nationalist government with apartheid policy.
- The u.s. congress passes public law 80-557, which permanently establishes the civil air patrol as an auxiliary of the united states air force.
May 26, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 26, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1948 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 11:19 pm and setting at 09:07 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 26, 1948?
Famous people born on May 26, 1948:
![Corinne Le Poulain]()
Corinne Le PoulainFrench actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.
- Stevie Nicks
American singer-songwriter lindsey buckingham was married to him and they divorced.
- Dayle Haddon
Dayle Haddon was a successful model known for her work in the fashion industry.
- Stevie [Stephanie Lynn] Nicks in Phoenix
Arizona, usa; rocker (fleetwood mac - "bella donna").
- Melody Beattie
American self-help guru and author of "codependent no more" (1986).
- Georges Vigreux
French murderer, who killed his four-and-a-half-year-old daughter on 17 may 1985 in nouma(c)a, new caledonia.
- Alexander Rahbari
- baronessa Randerson Jenny Randerson
- Andrej Daňko
- Víctor Palomo
Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:
![Lauryn Hill]()
Lauryn HillLauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
![Helena Bonham Carter]()
Helena Bonham CarterHelena 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 GrierPam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.
![James Arness]()
James ArnessAmerican actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Peggy Lee]()
Peggy LeeAmerican singer, songwriter and arranger.
![Elisabeth Harnois]()
Elisabeth HarnoisAmerican actress.
![Margaret Colin]()
Margaret ColinActress (independence day: three men & a baby).
![Nicki Aycox]()
Nicki AycoxNicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.
![Doug Hutchison]()
Doug HutchisonAmerican actor.
May 26, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 75 years 10 months old,
or 910 months and 24 days old,
or 3960 weeks and 2 days old,
or 27722 days old,
if you were born on May 26, 1948.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 26, 1948?
There are 37 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, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 26, 1948.
May 26, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1948:
- Torsten Bergström
Swedish actor and director (d. 1948).
- Theodore Morell
Hitler's personal doctor (born 1886).
- Émile Gaston Chassinat
- Mirin Dajo
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
![Ray Liotta]()
Ray LiottaAmerican actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
![Art Linkletter]()
Art LinkletterCanadian entertainer.
![Jean Constantin]()
Jean ConstantinFrench singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.
![George Brent]()
George BrentActor (baby face.
![Sharon Lynn]()
Sharon LynnActress (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.
May 26, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 1948:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 1948:
- Saint Germain of Paris
- Saint William of Aquitaine
- Saint Simitrius
- Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
- Saint Lambert (d.1154)
- Saint Berenger (died 1093)
May 26, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 24th and May 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1948 was Love Somebody by Doris Day & Buddy Clark, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day & Buddy Clark - Love Somebody
- Frank Sinatra - Nature Boy
- Sportsmen - You Can't be True Dear
May 26, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shed No Tears
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Jean Yarbrough
Starring: Wallace Ford, June Vincent, Mark Roberts, Frank Albertson
Lulu Belle
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Leslie Fenton
Starring: Dorothy Lamour, George Montgomery, Albert Dekker, Otto Kruger
Charro a la fuerza
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Miguel Morayta
Starring: Luis Aguilar, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna, Delia Magaña, Agustín Isunza
Uneasy Terms
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Vernon Sewell
Starring: Michael Rennie, Moira Lister, Faith Brook, Joy Shelton
The Dude Goes West
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Kurt Neumann
Starring: Eddie Albert, Gale Storm, James Gleason, Gilbert Roland
May 26, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 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
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Bette Gordon
Dress Rehearsal
Release year: 1948
Texaco Star Theatre
Release year: 1948
Starring: Milton Berle, Sid Stone
Country: United States of America
We, the People
Release year: 1948
Starring: Dan Seymour, Al Capp, Dwight Weist
Country: United States of America
People's Platform
Release year: 1948
Who was the US President on May 26, 1948?
On May 26, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1948?
On May 26, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 1948?
On May 26, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.
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.
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.
