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May 17, 1950 was the 137th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 17, 1950 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 17, 1950, who was born and died on May 17, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine by Patti Page), movies (e.g. The Gunfighter, directed by Henry King), TV series (e.g. My True Story) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1950?
- May 17, 1950: What happened on that day?
- May 17, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1950?
- May 17, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1950?
What day of the week was May 17, 1950?
May 17, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1950 can also be written as 5/17/1950 in the US and as 17/5/1950 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1950:
- Celal bayar becomes the third president of turkey.
- Adnan menderes of dp forms the new government of turkey (19th government)
May 17, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1950 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 10:14 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 17, 1950?
Famous people born on May 17, 1950:
- Howard Ashman
Howard Ashman was an American lyricist and playwright best known for his collaborations with composer Alan Menken on several Disney animated...
- Valerya Novodvorskaya
Russian politician known for her liberal views and activism.
- Thresea Breslin
Thresea Breslin is an American journalist and author known for her work in investigative reporting.
- Janez Drnovšek
Slovenian politician and economist, 2nd president of slovenia (d.2008).
- Keith Bradley
Baron bradley, english accountant and politician.
- Alan Johnson
English politician, shadow chancellor of the exchequer.
- Pat Soltysik
American revolutionary.
- A A
Johnson; british member to parliament.
- Bruce Coville
Author.
- Christian Lacroix
French couturier (chic frills).
- Amerigo Iannacone
- Konstantin Bogino
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
May 17, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 11 months old,
or 887 months and 3 days old,
or 3857 weeks and 3 days old,
or 27002 days old,
if you were born on May 17, 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 17, 1950?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 17, 1950.
May 17, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1950:
- Isami Kondo
Japanese judoka who founded the Kōdōkan Judo Institute.
- Eduardo Fabini
Composer dies at 67.
- Anton Kolig
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1950:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1950:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1950:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1950 was I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 17, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Patti Page - I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine
- Harmonicats (Jan August Orchestra) - Bewitched
May 17, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Gunfighter
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Henry King
Starring: Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell, Jean Parker
Country: United States of America
Love That Brute
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Alexander Hall
Starring: Paul Douglas, Jean Peters, Cesar Romero, Keenan Wynn
The Big Hangover
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Norman Krasna
Starring: Van Johnson, Elizabeth Taylor, Percy Waram, Fay Holden
Rocketship X-M
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Kurt Neumann
Starring: Lloyd Bridges, Osa Massen, John Emery, Noah Beery Jr.
All about Eve
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
May 17, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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
In the News
Release year: 1950
May 17, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Look Younger, Live Longer
By: Gayelord Hauser
This book contains sound and sane advice that will make your mature years more enjoyable and healthier.
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 Greatest Story Ever Told
By: Fulton Oursler
Fulton Oursler’s classic, The Greatest Story Ever Told, is a powerful and timeless story about the life of Jesus Christ. It is simple and powerful, but it is set against a rich and precise background.
American Freedom And Catholic Power
By: Paul Blanshard
Mild tanning to spines and pages. Otherwise, it is a clean, solid copy.
Who was the US President on May 17, 1950?
On May 17, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1950?
On May 17, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1950?
On May 17, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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.
