What happened on Friday May 05, 1950?

About May 5th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) officially became a sovereign state, marking a crucial milestone in post-World War II European geopolitics. This event signified the country's emergence from Allied occupation and its path towards becoming a democratic, independent nation.
  • Day of the week: May 5th, 1950 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Hoop-Dee-Doo by Kay Starr
  • Popular movie: Please Believe Me directed by Norman Taurog

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May 05, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1950:

  • West Germany Gains Sovereignty West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) officially became a sovereign state, marking a crucial milestone in post-World War II European geopolitics. This event signified the country's emergence from Allied occupation and its path towards becoming a democratic, independent nation.
  • Coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) officially crowned himself as the monarch of Thailand, marking a significant moment in Thai royal history. He would go on to become the world's longest-reigning monarch, serving until his death in 2016 and becoming a deeply revered figure in Thai society.
  • Western European Union Established The Western European Union (WEU) was formally established, representing an important step in post-war European cooperation and collective security. Preliminary discussions and preparations for this significant intergovernmental organization began on May 5, 1950.

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May 05, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 05, 1950?


May 05, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 125th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1950 can also be written as 5/5/1950 in the US and as 5/5/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 05, 1950?


Famous people born on May 05, 1950:

  • Maggie MacNeal

    Dutch pop singer known for the duo 'Mouth & MacNeal', who had significant success in the 1970s European music scene.

  • Joseph Abboud

    Renowned American fashion designer known for sophisticated, casual menswear that bridges European and American styles with exceptional...

  • Robby Steinhardt
  • Googoosh

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May 05, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1950:

  • Henry Boardman Conover

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May 05, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 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 05, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1950 was Hoop-Dee-Doo by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

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May 05, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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May 05, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1950 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:37 pm and setting at 09:23 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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How old is someone born on May 05, 1950?


Someone born on May 05, 1950 is:

74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 28 days old,

or 3913 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27392 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1950?

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 05, 1950.

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