What happened on Saturday May 21, 1949?

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.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from May. 21, 1949

Newspapers from 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.

May 21, 1949 in May 1949 calendar

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.

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on May 21st

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...

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on May 21st

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.

1. Doris Day - Again

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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1949

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Someone born on May 21, 1949 is:

76 years and 2 days old,

or 912 months and 2 days old,

or 3965 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27761 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.

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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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