What happened on Saturday May 21, 1949?

About May 21st, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 21, 1949, a significant labor protest erupted in Berlin when approximately 16,000 non-Communist railway workers went on strike, demanding payment in western Deutsche Marks. The strike escalated into violent confrontations, with Soviet sector police and strike-breakers engaging in fierce clashes that resulted in around 500 reported injuries. This event highlighted the growing tensions between workers and communist authorities in post-World War II East Germany, symbolizing the broader ideological and economic struggles of the Cold War era.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1949 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Again by Doris Day
  • Popular movie: Manhandled directed by Lewis R. Foster

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May 21, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1949:

  • East German Railway Workers Strike of 1949 On May 21, 1949, a significant labor protest erupted in Berlin when approximately 16,000 non-Communist railway workers went on strike, demanding payment in western Deutsche Marks. The strike escalated into violent confrontations, with Soviet sector police and strike-breakers engaging in fierce clashes that resulted in around 500 reported injuries. This event highlighted the growing tensions between workers and communist authorities in post-World War II East Germany, symbolizing the broader ideological and economic struggles of the Cold War era.
  • Birth of Andrew Neil On May 21, 1949, Andrew Neil was born in Scotland. Neil would go on to become a prominent Scottish journalist, broadcaster, and political commentator, known for his work with publications like The Sunday Times and BBC, and later as a leading figure in conservative media circles.

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May 21, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 21, 1949?


May 21, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1949 can also be written as 5/21/1949 in the US and as 21/5/1949 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 21, 1949?


Famous people born on May 21, 1949:

  • Andrew Neil

    Prominent British journalist and media personality who served as editor of The Sunday Times, known for his influential role in British media...

  • Mary Pope Osborne

    Prolific American children's book author, best known for the Magic Tree House series which has sold millions of copies worldwide.

  • Arno (singer)

    Belgian singer known for his unique musical style, blending rock, blues, and chanson with a distinctive charismatic performance approach.

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May 21, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1949:

  • Klaus Mann

    Renowned German writer and intellectual, son of Thomas Mann, known for his novel 'Mephisto' and his complex personal life during the Nazi...

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May 21, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 21, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1949 was Again by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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May 21, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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May 21, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1949 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:45 am and setting at 03:12 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on May 21, 1949?


Someone born on May 21, 1949 is:

75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 12 days old,

or 3963 weeks

or 27741 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1949?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1949.

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