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see horoscope and birth chart for May 01, 2019What happened on Wednesday May 01, 2019?
About May 1st, 2019, in brief:
- Historical events: In a historic moment, Emperor Naruhito became the 126th Emperor of Japan, succeeding his father Emperor Akihito. This transition marked the beginning of the Reiwa era, symbolizing a new period of peace and harmony in Japanese imperial history. During a symbolic ceremony, Naruhito inherited two of the Three Sacred Treasures, formalizing his ascension.
- Day of the week: May 1st, 2019 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie
More about May 1st, 2019? See below for more news and curiosities on May 1st, 2019.
May 01, 2019: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 01, 2019:
- Emperor Naruhito Ascends to the Chrysanthemum Throne In a historic moment, Emperor Naruhito became the 126th Emperor of Japan, succeeding his father Emperor Akihito. This transition marked the beginning of the Reiwa era, symbolizing a new period of peace and harmony in Japanese imperial history. During a symbolic ceremony, Naruhito inherited two of the Three Sacred Treasures, formalizing his ascension.
- Julian Assange Sentenced in UK WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was sentenced to 50 weeks imprisonment by a British judge for violating bail conditions in 2012. The sentencing highlighted ongoing legal challenges for Assange, who remained potentially subject to extradition to the United States for conspiracy to commit computer intrusion.
- Russia's Internet Sovereignty Bill Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the controversial Internet Sovereignty Bill, sparking significant criticism from civil society groups. The legislation raised concerns about potential internet isolation and increased state control over digital communications in Russia.
- Naxalite Attack in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra A devastating Naxalite (Maoist) insurgent attack targeted an anti-Naxal operations team in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India. Sixteen army soldiers, including a driver, were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast, highlighting the ongoing conflict between Indian security forces and Maoist rebels.
- Caster Semenya Loses Testosterone Appeal Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya lost her legal appeal against proposed rules limiting testosterone levels in female athletes. The ruling effectively mandated medical intervention to reduce testosterone as the only path to continue competitive running, sparking global debates about gender, biology, and sports regulations.
- Denisovan Humans at High Altitudes Scientific evidence revealed that ancient Denisovan humans lived at high altitudes in Tibet approximately 160,000 years ago. This discovery provides crucial insights into human adaptation, migration patterns, and evolutionary biology.
May 01, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 01, 2019?
May 01, 2019 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 01, 2019 can also be written as 5/1/2019 in the US and as 1/5/2019 in UK and Europe.
May 01, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.
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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, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 01, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 01, 2019 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 2019 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, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:40 am and setting at 05:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 2019 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 2019.
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How old is someone born on May 01, 2019?
Someone born on May 01, 2019 is:
5 years 11 months old,
or 71 months and 22 days old,
or 312 weeks
or 2184 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 2019?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 1st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 2019?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 01, 2019.
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