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see horoscope and birth chart for May 22, 1949What happened on Sunday May 22, 1949?
About May 22nd, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: James Forrestal, a prominent U.S. government official, died by suicide at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a two-month stay. His death, occurring on the 16th floor of the hospital, sparked numerous conspiracy theories and speculation about the circumstances surrounding his demise. As the first U.S. Secretary of Defense and a former Secretary of the Navy, Forrestal was a significant political figure experiencing severe mental health challenges at the time of his death.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 1949 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Again by Doris Day
- Popular movie: Manhandled directed by Lewis R. Foster
More about May 22nd, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 1949.
Table of contents
- May 22, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 22, 1949?
- May 22, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 22, 1949?
- Back in 1949
May 22, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1949:
- James Forrestal's Controversial Death James Forrestal, a prominent U.S. government official, died by suicide at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a two-month stay. His death, occurring on the 16th floor of the hospital, sparked numerous conspiracy theories and speculation about the circumstances surrounding his demise. As the first U.S. Secretary of Defense and a former Secretary of the Navy, Forrestal was a significant political figure experiencing severe mental health challenges at the time of his death.
- Devastating Midwestern Tornadoes A severe tornado outbreak struck the Midwestern United States, resulting in 46 fatalities. The most significant loss of life occurred in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, where 21 people were killed. This natural disaster highlighted the destructive potential of severe weather in the region and underscored the importance of tornado preparedness and warning systems.
May 22, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 22, 1949?
May 22, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1949:
- James Vincent Forrestal
- Hans Pfitzner
May 22, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1949 was Again by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- Doris Day - Again
May 22, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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.
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May 22, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 22, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1949 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 03:04 am and setting at 04:12 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 22, 1949?
Someone born on May 22, 1949 is:
75 years 11 months old,
or 911 months and 22 days old,
or 3964 weeks and 3 days old,
or 27751 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1949?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1949.
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