Monday May 23, 1949: on this day

May 23, 1949 was the 143rd day of the year 1949, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 23, 1949 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 23, 1949, who was born and died on May 23, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Peggy Lee), movies (e.g. Colorado Territory, directed by Raoul Walsh), TV series (e.g. Cavalcade Of Stars) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1949?


May 23, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1949 can also be written as 5/23/1949 in the US and as 23/5/1949 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1949:

  • Federal republic of [west] germany proclaimed (republic day)
  • The federal republic of germany is established and the basic law for the federal republic of germany is proclaimed.
  • Cold war: the western occupying powers approve the basic law and establish a new german state, the federal republic of germany.

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May 23, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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 23, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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May 23, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1949 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 23, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:23 am and setting at 05:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1949.

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Who was born on May 23, 1949?


Famous people born on May 23, 1949:

  • Alan García

    Peruvian politician, lawyer, and sociologist who served as president of peru between 1985 and 1990 and again in 2006 and 2011.

  • Chris Bank

    American musician and singer, well-known in aspen, co.

  • Daniel DiNardo

    American twin and ecclesiastic.

  • Martin Brunolt

    American homicide victim; he was arraigned on triple murder charges 39 days after his wife, and two sons, were killed.

  • Janet Thornton

    English academic and biologist.

  • Jean-Michel Gascuel
  • Alan García Pérez
  • Edvard Kozynkevyč
  • Maurizio Danielli
  • Isabel Celaá
  • Allan A. Goldstein
  • Moncho Alpuente

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

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May 23, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 2 days old,

or 3909 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27366 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1949?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1949.

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May 23, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1949:

  • Jan Frans De Boever

    Belgian painter and illustrator (b. 1872).

  • Louis-Gustave Cambier

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1949:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1949:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1949:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1949 was Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Peggy Lee, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 23, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
  2. - Some Enchanted Evening

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May 23, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Colorado Territory

Colorado Territory

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Joel McCrea, Virginia Mayo, Dorothy Malone, Henry Hull

Hellfire

Hellfire

Release year: 1949

Directed by: R.G. Springsteen

Starring: Bill Elliott, Marie Windsor, Forrest Tucker, Jim Davis

The Huggetts Abroad

The Huggetts Abroad

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Dinah Sheridan, Susan Shaw

Manhandled

Manhandled

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Lewis R. Foster

Starring: Dan Duryea, Dorothy Lamour, Sterling Hayden, Irene Hervey

The Doolins of Oklahoma

The Doolins of Oklahoma

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Randolph Scott, George Macready, Louise Allbritton, John Ireland

May 23, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 1949 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Cavalcade of Stars

Cavalcade of Stars

Release year: 1949

Starring: Jackie Gleason

Country: United States of America

Crusade in Europe

Crusade in Europe

Release year: 1949

Starring: Dwight D. Eisenhower

Country: United States of America

Make Mine Music

Make Mine Music

Release year: 1949

Bon Voyage

Bon Voyage

Release year: 1949

Directed by: James Neilson

Roller Derby

Roller Derby

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1949?

On May 23, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1949?

On May 23, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1949?

On May 23, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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What happened in 1949?

1949 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • British warship HMS Amethyst escape down Yangtze River, having been refused a safe passage by Chinese Communists after 3-month standoff
  • 1st negro to graduate from US Naval Academy
  • Dragnet is 1st broadcast on radio

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What was the calendar for May 1949?

May 1949 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.

Discover how May 1949 calendar looked like.

Monday May 23, 1949