What happened on Thursday May 29, 1947?

About May 29th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 29, 1947, United Airlines Flight 521, a Douglas DC-4 passenger aircraft, crashed during its approach to LaGuardia Airport in New York City, resulting in the tragic loss of 43 lives. The accident was one of the significant aviation disasters of the post-World War II era, highlighting the ongoing challenges in air travel safety during the early years of commercial aviation.
  • Day of the week: May 29th, 1947 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume by Tony Pastor & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Living in a Big Way directed by Gregory La Cava

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May 29, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 29, 1947:

  • United Airlines Flight 521 Fatal Crash at LaGuardia Airport On May 29, 1947, United Airlines Flight 521, a Douglas DC-4 passenger aircraft, crashed during its approach to LaGuardia Airport in New York City, resulting in the tragic loss of 43 lives. The accident was one of the significant aviation disasters of the post-World War II era, highlighting the ongoing challenges in air travel safety during the early years of commercial aviation.

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May 29, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 29, 1947?


May 29, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 149th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1947 can also be written as 5/29/1947 in the US and as 29/5/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 29, 1947?


Famous people born on May 29, 1947:

  • Anthony Geary
    Anthony Geary

    Renowned American actor best known for his long-running role as Luke Spencer on the soap opera General Hospital, for which he won multiple...

  • Gene Robinson

    Pioneering Episcopal bishop who became the first openly gay, non-celibate bishop in the Episcopal Church, sparking significant religious and...

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May 29, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1947:

  • Franz Böhme

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May 29, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 29, 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 29, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 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.

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May 29, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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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 29, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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May 29, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 29, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:13 pm and setting at 03:24 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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How old is someone born on May 29, 1947?


Someone born on May 29, 1947 is:

77 years 11 months old,

or 935 months and 15 days old,

or 4067 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28475 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1947?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 29, 1947.

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