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What Happened on May 9, 1948

Famous Birthdays

  • Calvin Murphy, American basketball player
  • Hans Georg Bock, German mathematician
  • John Mahaffey, American golfer (PGA Championship 1978; 10 PGA Tour titles), born in Kerrville, Texas

About May 9, 1948

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus