Monday May 01, 1950: on this day

May 01, 1950 was the 121st day of the year 1950, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 01, 1950 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 01, 1950, who was born and died on May 01, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hoop-Dee-Doo by Kay Starr), movies (e.g. Please Believe Me, directed by Norman Taurog), TV series (e.g. My True Story) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1950?


May 01, 1950 was a Monday and it was the 121st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1950 can also be written as 5/1/1950 in the US and as 1/5/1950 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1950:

  • Gwendolyn brooks, is 1st black awarded a pulitzer prize
  • Mayor of brussels reluctantly bans may day parade
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to rodgers and hammerstein
  • Wjim (now wlns) tv channel 6 in lansing, mi (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Guam is organized as a united states commonwealth.
  • Unrwa operations begin.
  • The town of cazin (bosnia) rises up against communist agrarian reforms.
  • Tollund man is unearthed in denmark.
  • Robert schuman presents his proposal for the creation of a pan-european organisation, which he believes to be indispensable to the maintenance of permanently peaceful relations between the different nations of the continent. this proposal, known as the ampquotschuman declarationampquot, is considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the european union.
  • L. ron hubbard publishes ''dianetics: the modern science of mental health''.

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May 01, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st 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 01, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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May 01, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1950 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:35 pm and setting at 05:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 1950.

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Who was born on May 01, 1950?


Famous people born on May 01, 1950:

  • John Diehl
    John Diehl

    American producer and actor.

  • Doryce Harding

    Doryce Harding was a respected British biographer who authored acclaimed works on influential historical figures.

  • Merric Wilkins

    Merric Wilkins was a British chemist known for his work on the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

  • Dann Florek

    Dann florek is an american actor best known for his role as captain donald cragen on the television series law & order and its spinoff law &...

  • Bernardina Gutiérrez

    Bernardina Gutiérrez was a Mexican educator who dedicated her career to improving access to education in rural communities.

  • Danny McGrain

    Coach and player from scotland football.

  • Marina Stepanova

    Russian hurdler (world record 1986).

  • Alain Begrand

    French student activist and political activist.

  • Giuseppe Mininni
  • Jim Owens
  • Yang Jiechi
  • Sergej Georgievič Zacharov
  • Ken Burbridge
  • Enrico Maggi
  • Werewere Liking
  • Swanee Hunt

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 10 months old,

or 886 months and 28 days old,

or 3856 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26996 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1950.

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 01, 1950?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1950.

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May 01, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1950:

  • Georges Leuillieux

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1950:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1950:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1950 was Hoop-Dee-Doo by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 01, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hoop-Dee-Doo
  2. - Roses

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May 01, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Please Believe Me

Please Believe Me

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Deborah Kerr, Robert Walker, Mark Stevens, Peter Lawford

Country: United States of America

Champagne for Caesar

Champagne for Caesar

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Richard Whorf

Starring: Ronald Colman, Celeste Holm, Vincent Price, Barbara Britton

Sierra

Sierra

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Alfred E. Green

Starring: Wanda Hendrix, Audie Murphy, Burl Ives, Dean Jagger

Motor Patrol

Motor Patrol

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Don Castle, Jane Nigh, Reed Hadley, William Henry

The Invisible Monster

The Invisible Monster

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Fred C. Brannon

Starring: Richard Webb, Aline Towne, Lane Bradford, Stanley Price

May 01, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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:

My True Story

My True Story

Release year: 1950

The Trap

The Trap

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Annie Kelly

Such Is Life

Such Is Life

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Rage Productions

Buck Rogers

Buck Rogers

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Ford Beebe

Command Post

Command Post

Release year: 1950

May 01, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier

The Parasites

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"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

The Art Of Real Happiness by Norman Vincent Peale and Smiley Blanton

The Art Of Real Happiness

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Do you want to learn how to make your life happy? Norman Vincent Peale and Smiley Blanton, an outstanding psychiatrist, share their wisdom and years of experience in this empowering and

The Horse'S Mouth by Joyce Cary

The Horse'S Mouth

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The Horse's Mouth is the third and most famous volume in Joyce Cary's First Trilogy. It's perhaps the best novel about an artist ever written.

Chicago Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Chicago Confidential

By:

Chicago is known as the "hurly-burly", rough-and tumble, guns-and girls, front-page city of the U.S. This is an uncensored, uncensored and shocking account of this fascinating, fast-paced, fascinating city.

I Leap Over The Wall by Monica Baldwin

I Leap Over The Wall

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This memoir by Monica Baldwin, a woman who spent nearly three decades in a convent and her adjustment to the modern world was first published in 1949.

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Who was the US President on May 01, 1950?

On May 01, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1950?

On May 01, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1950?

On May 01, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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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.

Discover how May 1950 calendar looked like.

Monday May 1, 1950