What happened on Tuesday May 10, 1949?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1949:

• West German Parliamentary Council Selects Bonn as Capital In a pivotal moment for post-World War II Germany, the West German Parliamentary Council chose Bonn as the capital of the newly forming West German state, narrowly defeating Frankfurt in a close vote of 33-29. This decision would shape West Germany's political landscape for decades, with Bonn serving as the capital until reunification in 1990.
• Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Established The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center was inaugurated on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, representing a significant milestone in scientific education and public astronomy outreach. As one of the first planetariums in the United States, it would play a crucial role in popularizing astronomical science and inspiring future generations of researchers and space enthusiasts.
• Judy Garland Suspended by MGM Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer suspended actress Judy Garland from salary after she walked out on the production of the film 'Annie Get Your Gun'. This incident highlighted the tensions between the studio system and its contracted performers during Hollywood's golden age, reflecting the challenging working conditions for actors at the time.

Events in 1949

May 10, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 10, 1949

Newspapers from May. 10, 1949

May 10, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 130th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1949 can also be written as 5/10/1949 in the US and as 10/5/1949 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1949 in May 1949 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1949:

• Miuccia Prada

  Renowned Italian fashion designer who transformed the Prada family business into a global luxury brand, known for her innovative and...

• Billy Joel

  Iconic American singer-songwriter and pianist, known for hit songs like 'Piano Man' and 'New York State of Mind', who has sold over 150...

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1949:

• Emilio Alfieri
• Clarence Robbins
• Emilio de Gogorza

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on May 10th

May 10, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1949 was Baby, It's Cold Outside by Margaret Whiting & Johnny Mercer, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Margaret Whiting & Johnny Mercer - Baby, It's Cold Outside
2. Jo Stafford - Some Enchanted Evening

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th 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 10, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 04:58 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 10, 1949

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Someone born on May 10, 1949 is:

76 years and 4 days old,

or 912 months and 4 days old,

or 3966 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27763 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1949?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 10, 1949.

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