Sunday May 21, 1950: on this day
About May 21st, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: Vietnamese troops of Ho Chi-Minh attack Cambodia.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 1950 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Raymond Burr, Tom Daley
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine by Patti Page
- Popular movie: The Gunfighter directed by Henry King
More about May 21st, 1950? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 1950.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1950?
- May 21, 1950: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1950?
- How old is someone born on May 21, 1950?
- May 21, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1950?
What day of the week was May 21, 1950?
May 21, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1950:
- Vietnamese troops of ho chi-minh attack cambodia.
May 21, 1950: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 21, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st 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 21, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1950 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:47 am and setting at 12:39 am.
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 21, 1950?
Famous people born on May 21, 1950:
- Will Hutton
English journalist and economist.
- François Méchali
French double bassist and composer.
- Alan Zweibel
Producer.
- Maddalena Di Giacomo
- Pierluigi Sabatti
- Anthony Grafton
- Jeanne Moos
- Víctor Sánchez Espinoza
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
How old is someone born on May 21, 1950?
Someone born on May 21, 1950 is:
74 years and 14 days old,
or 888 months and 14 days old,
or 3863 weeks and 2 days old,
or 27043 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1950?
There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1950.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
May 21, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1950:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1950:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1950:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 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 21, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 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 21, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 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 21, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 21, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:
In the News
Release year: 1950
May 21, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Parasites
By: Daphne du Maurier
"Wickedly readable... Daphne du Maurier's instinct is so strong that every woman wants to read her." Celia, Niall, and Maria grew up in the
Mary
By: Sholem Asch
Mary
The Mature Mind
By: Harry Allen Overstreet
This book was first published in 1949. It is still highly regarded and frequently cited as one of their best ever books.
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."
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.
Who was the US President on May 21, 1950?
On May 21, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1950?
On May 21, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1950?
On May 21, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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.
