Tuesday May 24, 1949: on this day

May 24, 1949 was the 144th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 24, 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 24, 1949, who was born and died on May 24, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 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 24th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 1949?


May 24, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1949 can also be written as 5/24/1949 in the US and as 24/5/1949 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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May 24, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 06:16 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 24, 1949?


Famous people born on May 24, 1949:

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Suza Francia

    Dutch-american yoga teacher who practices the iyengar method.

  • Aurelio De Laurentiis

    Aurelio De Laurentiis is an Italian film producer known for his work in the film industry.

  • Roger Deakins

    English cinematographer.

  • Hubert Birkenmeier

    German-american soccer player and coach.

  • Tomaz Pisanski

    Slovenian mathematician.

  • Sybil Danning

    Austrian actress.

  • Candace Camp

    Writer.

  • Roberto Meroi
  • Geoff Westley
  • Ricardo Franco
  • Steve Cohen
  • Rob Edwards
  • Giorgio Giomo

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

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May 24, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 10 months old,

or 898 months and 4 days old,

or 3905 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27337 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 1949.

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 24, 1949?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 24, 1949.

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May 24, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1949:

  • Alexey Shchusev

    Russian architect, designed lenin's mausoleum and moscow kazanskaya railway station (b. 1873).

  • Aleksej Viktorovič Ščusev
  • Eduardo Chicharro y Agüera
  • Rosita Renard
  • Eduardo Chicharro

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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May 24, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 1949:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 1949:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 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 24, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 24, 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 24, 1949?

On May 24, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1949?

On May 24, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 24, 1949?

On May 24, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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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.

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