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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1950What happened on Monday May 08, 1950?
About May 8th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: In a significant diplomatic move during the early stages of the Chinese Civil War, Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek formally requested military weapons from the United States. This request highlighted the escalating tensions between the Nationalist government and Communist forces, and reflected the growing Cold War dynamics in East Asia.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1950 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Bewitched by Mel Torme
- Popular movie: Father of the Bride directed by Vincente Minnelli
More about May 8th, 1950? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1950.
Table of contents
- May 08, 1950: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 08, 1950?
- Who was born on May 08, 1950?
- May 08, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 08, 1950?
- Back in 1950
May 08, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1950:
- Chiang Kai-shek Seeks US Military Aid In a significant diplomatic move during the early stages of the Chinese Civil War, Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek formally requested military weapons from the United States. This request highlighted the escalating tensions between the Nationalist government and Communist forces, and reflected the growing Cold War dynamics in East Asia.
- Discovery of the Tollund Man The Tollund Man, an extraordinarily well-preserved Iron Age human body, was discovered in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark. This remarkable archaeological find provided unprecedented insights into prehistoric European life and burial practices. The body, dating back to approximately 400-300 BCE, was so remarkably preserved that the facial features remained intact, offering a haunting glimpse into the past.
May 08, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 08, 1950?
Who was born on May 08, 1950?
Famous people born on May 08, 1950:
- Marc Veyrat
Renowned French chef famous for his innovative culinary techniques and distinctive black hat, revolutionizing modern gastronomy.
- Tim Russert
Prominent American journalist and political commentator, best known for his influential role as moderator of NBC's Meet the Press.
- Lepo Sumera
Estonian composer and music educator known for his significant contributions to contemporary classical music.
- Nancy Telfer
May 08, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1950:
- Vital Brazil
Brazilian physician and immunologist (b. 1865).
May 08, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1950 was Bewitched by Mel Torme, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
- Mel Torme - Bewitched
- Andrews Sisters - I Wanna Be Loved
- Doris Day - Bewitched
May 08, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1950 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 02:06 am and setting at 12:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1950.
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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1950
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Someone born on May 08, 1950 is:
74 years 11 months old,
or 899 months and 25 days old,
or 3912 weeks and 5 days old,
or 27389 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1950?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 08, 1950.
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