What happened on Monday May 16, 1949?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1949:

• People's Liberation Army Enters Wuhan People's Liberation Army troops entered Wuhan, a major city in Hubei province, as part of the Chinese Communist Party's military campaign during the Chinese Civil War. This event was a significant step in the Communist forces' strategic advancement towards national control.
• Tokyo Stock Exchange Reopens The Tokyo Stock Exchange officially resumed formal business operations, marking a significant milestone in Japan's post-World War II economic recovery. After being closed for nearly four years since August 1945, the exchange's reopening symbolized the nation's gradual return to economic normalcy and international financial markets.
• UN Resolution on Diplomatic Relations with Francoist Spain A United Nations resolution to lift the diplomatic isolation of Francoist Spain narrowly failed, falling four votes short of the required two-thirds majority. This vote reflected the ongoing international tensions surrounding Francisco Franco's regime and its political legitimacy in the post-World War II era.
• Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machine Patent Application Frank Zamboni submitted a patent application for the world's first self-propelled ice resurfacing machine, an invention that would revolutionize ice maintenance in sports and entertainment venues. This innovative device would become a standard tool in ice rinks worldwide, bearing the Zamboni name as a synonym for ice resurfacing.
• Rick Reuschel Birth Rick Reuschel, a notable Major League Baseball player, was born in Quincy, Illinois. He would go on to have a distinguished career as a pitcher, primarily with the Chicago Cubs, and later become recognized for his contributions to professional baseball.

Events in 1949

May 16, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 16, 1949

Newspapers from May. 16, 1949

May 16, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 136th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1949 can also be written as 5/16/1949 in the US and as 16/5/1949 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1949 in May 1949 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1949:

• Rick Reuschel

  Professional baseball pitcher who played for multiple MLB teams, including the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees, known for his skilled...

• Nicole Rieu

  French singer who represented France at the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest, known for her contributions to French pop music in the 1970s.

• Jean-Yves Hugon
• Ferruccio Furlanetto

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on May 16th

May 16, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1949 was Again by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Doris Day - Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1949 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 12:07 am and setting at 09:58 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1949

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Someone born on May 16, 1949 is:

75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 17 days old,

or 3963 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27746 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1949?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1949.

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