What happened on Sunday May 01, 1949?

About May 1st, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: The princely state of Baroda formally integrated into the Dominion of India on this date, concluding 230 years of monarchical governance and marking a significant moment in post-colonial Indian state formation.
  • Day of the week: May 1st, 1949 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Some Enchanted Evening by Perry Como
  • Popular movie: The Barkleys of Broadway directed by Charles Walters

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May 01, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1949:

  • Baroda Accedes to Dominion of India The princely state of Baroda formally integrated into the Dominion of India on this date, concluding 230 years of monarchical governance and marking a significant moment in post-colonial Indian state formation.
  • Discovery of Neptune's Moon Nereid Astronomer Gerard Kuiper discovered Nereid, the second known satellite of Neptune, expanding humanity's understanding of the outer solar system and planetary astronomy.
  • Baseball Record: First AL Player with Two Bases-Loaded Triples Oakland Athletics' player Elmer Valo made baseball history by becoming the first American League player to hit two bases-loaded triples in a single game, a remarkable feat of batting prowess.
  • William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge Inauguration The William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge was officially inaugurated in New Jersey, commemorating local infrastructure development and potentially honoring a significant community figure.

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May 01, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 01, 1949?


May 01, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 121st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1949 can also be written as 5/1/1949 in the US and as 1/5/1949 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 01, 1949?


Famous people born on May 01, 1949:

  • David Cochrane

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  • Paul Teutul Sr.

    Renowned American motorcycle designer and co-founder of Orange County Choppers, famous for his custom motorcycle designs and reality TV...

  • Mike Watson

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May 01, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1949:

  • Georges Delaporte
  • Josep Maria Jujol
  • Mathilde Laigle
  • Kijirō Nambu

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May 01, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 01, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1949 was Some Enchanted Evening by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

  1. - Some Enchanted Evening youtube
  2. - Bali Ha'i youtube
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May 01, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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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 01, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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May 01, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1949 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:36 am and setting at 11:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1949.

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How old is someone born on May 01, 1949?


Someone born on May 01, 1949 is:

76 years and 13 days old,

or 912 months and 13 days old,

or 3967 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27772 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1949?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1949.

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