Wednesday May 18, 1949: on this day
About May 18th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America incorporates.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1949 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Pope John Paul II, Perry Como
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Again by Doris Day
- Popular movie: Manhandled directed by Lewis R. Foster
More about May 18th, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 1949.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1949?
- May 18, 1949: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1949?
- How old is someone born on May 18, 1949?
- May 18, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1949?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1949?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1949?
What day of the week was May 18, 1949?
May 18, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1949 can also be written as 5/18/1949 in the US and as 18/5/1949 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1949:
- Antiquarian booksellers association of america incorporates.
May 18, 1949: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 18, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
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May 18, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1949 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 01:30 am and setting at 12:10 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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Famous people born on May 18, 1949:
- Rick Wakeman
An english musician who was a member of the progressive rock band yes in the 1970s.
- Fausto Rapisarda
Italian lawyer, right hand of ligresti.
- Bernard Chambaz
French poet, historian, and writer.
- Walter Hawkins
American gospel music singer and pastor (d. 2010).
- Stuart Gannes in Detroit
Michigan, usa; writer (fortune).
- Bill Wallace
Rocker/actor (fear, avenging forces, desperate).
- Bill Bruford
Musician.
- José Maria Rodrigues Alves
- Massimo Rugge
- Terry Zwigoff
- Moondog King
- Antun Stipančić
- Giulia Adamo
- Georges Leekens
- Marco Perella
- David Pulkkinen
- Pat Rabbitte
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
- Pope John Paul II
Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
- Perry Como
Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
- Tina Fey
American comedian, writer, and producer.
- Charles Trenet
French actor, singer and songwriter.
- George Strait
American country western star and country music association award winner.
- Diane McBain
American actress.
- Alana Stewart
American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
- Miriam Margolyes
British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
- Matt Long
American actor.
- Dwayne Hickman
American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
How old is someone born on May 18, 1949?
Someone born on May 18, 1949 is:
75 years and 18 days old,
or 900 months and 18 days old,
or 3916 weeks
or 27412 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1949?
There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1949.
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May 18, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1949:
- James T
Adams; us historian (pulitzer 1921).
- Max Obal
- James Truslow Adams
- Joseph Valentine
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
- Jill Ireland
British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
- Charles Grodin
American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Alexander Godunov
Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
- Steve Forrest
American drummer (placebo).
- Elisha Cook
Jr.
- Arthur O'Connell
American actor (born in 1908).
- Edwina Booth
American memoirist and biographer.
- Bridgette Andersen
American actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1949 was Again by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Again
May 18, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 18, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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:
Who was the US President on May 18, 1949?
On May 18, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1949?
On May 18, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1949?
On May 18, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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.