What happened on Saturday May 13, 1950?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1950:

• Kim Il Sung's Strategic Beijing Meeting North Korean Communist leader Kim Il Sung meets with China's Chairman Mao Zedong in Beijing. During this critical meeting, Kim reveals that Soviet leader Joseph Stalin has approved his plan to 'unify' Korea, setting the stage for future geopolitical tensions and the eventual Korean War.
• First Formula One World Championship Race at Silverstone The inaugural Formula One World Championship race takes place at the historic Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom. Italian driver Giuseppe Farina wins the race and would go on to become the first-ever Formula One World Champion in 1950, marking a pivotal moment in motorsport history.
• Diner's Club Credit Card Launch Diner's Club issues its first credit cards, pioneering the modern consumer credit card system and revolutionizing personal financial transactions in the United States.
• Peter Gabriel's Birth Peter Gabriel is born in London, England. He would later become a renowned musician, first as the lead singer of progressive rock band Genesis and later as a successful solo artist known for hits like 'Sledgehammer', 'Shock the Monkey', and 'Solsbury Hill'.

Events in 1950

May 13, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 13, 1950

Newspapers from May. 13, 1950

May 13, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1950 can also be written as 5/13/1950 in the US and as 13/5/1950 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1950 in May 1950 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1950:

• Stevie Wonder

  Legendary blind musician and singer-songwriter who revolutionized soul, pop, and R&B music, winning multiple Grammy Awards and known for...

• Gabriel Byrne

  Renowned Irish actor known for roles in films like 'The Usual Suspects', 'Miller's Crossing', and TV series 'Vikings'.

• Joe Johnston

  Acclaimed film director and visual effects artist who directed movies like 'Captain America: The First Avenger', 'Jumanji', and 'October...

• Manning Marable

  Distinguished African American historian and scholar who wrote extensively on race, politics, and social movements, particularly known for...

• Bruce Boxleitner

  American actor best known for his roles in science fiction TV series like 'Tron' and 'Babylon 5'.

• Danny Kirwan

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1950:

• Corrado Racca

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on May 13th

May 13, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1950 was Bewitched by Mel Torme, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Mel Torme - Bewitched
2. Andrews Sisters - I Wanna Be Loved
3. Doris Day - Bewitched

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 1950 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 06:06 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 13, 1950

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Someone born on May 13, 1950 is:

75 years and 11 days old,

or 900 months and 11 days old,

or 3915 weeks

or 27405 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1950?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 13, 1950.

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