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About May 13th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone.
- Day of the week: May 13th, 1950 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Robert Pattinson, Debby Ryan
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Bewitched by Mel Torme
- Popular movie: In a Lonely Place directed by Nicholas Ray
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 13, 1950?
- May 13, 1950: What happened on that day?
- May 13, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 13, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 13, 1950?
- May 13, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 13, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- May 13, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 13, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- May 13, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 13, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 13, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 13, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on May 13, 1950?
What day of the week was May 13, 1950?
May 13, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 13, 1950 can also be written as 5/13/1950 in the US and as 13/5/1950 in UK and Europe.
May 13, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 13, 1950:
- The first round of the formula one world championship is held at silverstone.
- The inaugural formula one world championship race takes place at silverstone circuit. the race was won by giuseppe farina, who would go on to become the inaugural champion that year.
May 13, 1950: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 13, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 13, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 13th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 13, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 13, 1950 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 1950 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 13, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 06:06 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1950.
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Who was born on May 13, 1950?
Famous people born on May 13, 1950:
- Stevie Wonder
American singer/performer, who has received many awards for his talent, his contributions to charity and his inspiring character.
- Manning Marable
Renowned historian known for his work on African American history.
- Bobby Valentine
American baseball player and manager.
- Danny Kirwan
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (fleetwood mac).
- Joe Johnston
American film director and effects artist.
- Andy Cunningham
English actor (d. 2011).
- Gabriel Byrne
Actor.
- Bruce Boxleitner
Actor.
- William Grant
American ceo of bma, an american producer of testing laboratories for life and health insurance companies.
- Patrick Giani
French writer and astrologer, who specializes in karmic and psychological astrology.
- Stevie Wonder [Steveland Morris] in Saginaw
Michigan, usa.
- John "Jocko" Marcellino
Actor / rocker (tagget.
- Selim Abdullah
- Federico Caputi
- Giuseppe Fagni
- Manuel Giliberti
Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:
![Robert Pattinson]()
Robert PattinsonAn actor, model, musician, and producer from england.
![Debby Ryan]()
Debby RyanDebby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.
![Bea Arthur]()
Bea ArthurBea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.
![Stephen Colbert]()
Stephen ColbertAmerican political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.
![Dennis Rodman]()
Dennis RodmanAmerican basketball player, an american athlete.
![Harvey Keitel]()
Harvey KeitelAmerican actor and producer.
![Ritchie Valens]()
Ritchie ValensAfter renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.
![Sunny Leone]()
Sunny LeoneCanadian american actress, model, and pornstar.
![Iwan Rheon]()
Iwan RheonWelsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.
![Joe Louis]()
Joe LouisAmerican heavyweight boxer.
May 13, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 11 months old,
or 887 months and 27 days old,
or 3860 weeks and 6 days old,
or 27026 days old,
if you were born on May 13, 1950.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 13, 1950?
There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 13, 1950.
May 13, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 13, 1950:
- Corrado Racca
What famous deaths happened on May 13th?
Famous deaths on May 13th:
![Gary Cooper]()
Gary CooperAmerican actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.
![Doris Day]()
Doris DayAmerican singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Leatrice Joy]()
Leatrice JoySilent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.
![Dan Blocker]()
Dan BlockerTexas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).
- Wealthy Astor
Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.
- Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.
- Amais Mabini
Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.
- Malik Ambar
Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.
- Rehman
Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.
May 13, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 13, 1950:
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Rotuma Day in Fiji.
- World Fair Trade Day (2006).
- Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
- Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).
Saints celebrated on May 13, 1950:
- Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
- Saint John the Silent
- Saint Gerald of Villamagna
- Saint Robert Bellarmine
- Saint Servatus
- Saint Rolanda
May 13, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 13, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 13, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1950 was Bewitched by Mel Torme, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 13, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 13, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mel Torme - Bewitched
- Andrews Sisters - I Wanna Be Loved
- Doris Day - Bewitched
May 13, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 13, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
In a Lonely Place
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, Frank Lovejoy, Carl Benton Reid
Country: United States of America
Caged
Release year: 1950
Directed by: John Cromwell
Starring: Eleanor Parker, Agnes Moorehead, Ellen Corby, Hope Emerson
Country: United States of America
Father of the Bride
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor
Country: United States of America
Shadow on the Wall
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Pat Jackson
Starring: Ann Sothern, Zachary Scott, Gigi Perreau, Nancy Reagan
The Jackie Robinson Story
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Alfred E. Green
Starring: Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers
May 13, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 13, 1950 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
My True Story
Release year: 1950
The Trap
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Annie Kelly
Such Is Life
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Rage Productions
Buck Rogers
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Ford Beebe
Command Post
Release year: 1950
May 13, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 13, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Grand Alliance
By: Winston S. Churchill
In a review of the best books of the last century, the New York Public Library called Churchill's History "monumental" and stated that the author "drew on thousands of his own."
Chicago Confidential
By: Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer
Chicago is known as the "hurly-burly", rough-and tumble, guns-and girls, front-page city of the U.S. This is an uncensored, uncensored and shocking account of this fascinating, fast-paced, fascinating city.
The Cardinal
By: Henry Morton Robinson
The Cardinal became a bestseller immediately after its publication. It was a selection from the Literary Guild and was published in over a dozen languages. The book has been sold more than two million times.
The Cocktail Party
By: T.S. Eliot
Modern verse play about searching for meaning. A psychiatrist is the catalyst. "An authentic modern masterpiece" (New York Post).
Seeds Of Treason
By: Ralph de Toledano and Victor Lasky
Seeds of Treason: The True Story of Hiss-Chambers Tragedy [Hardcover]
Who was the US President on May 13, 1950?
On May 13, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1950?
On May 13, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 13, 1950?
On May 13, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 13th?
May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
- 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.
What happened in 1950?
1950 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Happy as Larry opens at Coronet Theater NYC for 3 performances
- Happy as Larry closes at Coronet Theater NYC after 3 performances
- As the Girls Go closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 420 performances
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What was the calendar for May 1950?
May 1950 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.
