What happened this day in history May 1, 1947

What are the important events that happened on May 1, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 1, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 1, 1947 is the 121st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 244 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 18, 1947 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaicosahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $6,475.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Pig is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 1, 1947 Historical Events

  • 1947
    Portella della Ginestra massacre against May Day celebrations in Sicily by the bandit and separatist leader Salvatore Giuliano; 11 persons are killed and 33 wounded.

Who were born on May 1, 1947?

  • 1947
    Sergio Infante, Chilean poet and writer

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