What happened on Friday May 20, 1949?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1949:

• US and Britain Reject Russian Mediation in Greek Civil War The United States and Britain rejected a Russian offer to mediate in the Greek Civil War, asserting that any settlement must be negotiated through the United Nations. This decision reflected the growing tensions of the emerging Cold War and the reluctance of Western powers to accept Soviet intervention.
• Establishment of Armed Forces Security Agency In the United States, the Armed Forces Security Agency (AFSA), the direct predecessor to the National Security Agency (NSA), was officially established. This agency would play a crucial role in developing the United States' signals intelligence and cryptologic capabilities during the early Cold War period.
• Martial Law in Taiwan The Kuomintang (KMT) regime, led by Chiang Kai-shek, declared martial law in Taiwan, marking a significant moment in the political transformation of the island following the Chinese Civil War. This declaration would shape Taiwan's political landscape for decades to come.
• Don Newcombe's Major League Debut Don Newcombe, a significant figure in baseball history, made his major league debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In his first appearance, he pitched in relief during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, facing five batters and allowing three runs on four hits.
• Birth of Dave Thomas Dave Thomas, a renowned Canadian actor and comedian, was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Thomas would later become famous for his work in comedy, particularly as part of the iconic comedy troupe The Second City and for his contributions to Canadian television.

Events in 1949

May 20, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 20, 1949

Newspapers from May. 20, 1949

May 20, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 140th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1949 can also be written as 5/20/1949 in the US and as 20/5/1949 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1949 in May 1949 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1949:

• Dave Thomas

  Founder of Wendy's fast-food restaurant chain, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist who revolutionized the fast-food industry.

• Mary Pope Osborne
• Giuliano Pisapia

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1949:

• Randolph West

  American biochemist known for the Dakin-West reaction, a significant organic chemistry process for amino acid synthesis.

• Damaskinos of Athens

  Greek archbishop and politician, 137th prime minister of greece (b. 1891).

• Damaskinos Papandreou

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on May 20th

May 20, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 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 20th is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 20, 1949! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

May 20, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 1949 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 02:13 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1949

Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1949

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 20, 1949 is:

75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 24 days old,

or 3964 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27753 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1949?

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 20, 1949.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.