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see horoscope and birth chart for May 25, 1949What happened on Wednesday May 25, 1949?
About May 25th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: The Chinese Red Army, led by Mao Zedong's Communist forces, successfully captured Shanghai, marking a critical moment in the Chinese Civil War. This event signaled the imminent defeat of the Nationalist government and the eventual establishment of the People's Republic of China.
- Day of the week: May 25th, 1949 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Peggy Lee
- Popular movie: Colorado Territory directed by Raoul Walsh
More about May 25th, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on May 25th, 1949.
Table of contents
- May 25, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 25, 1949?
- Who was born on May 25, 1949?
- May 25, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- May 25, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- May 25, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 25, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 25, 1949?
- Back in 1949
May 25, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 25, 1949:
- Communist Forces Capture Shanghai The Chinese Red Army, led by Mao Zedong's Communist forces, successfully captured Shanghai, marking a critical moment in the Chinese Civil War. This event signaled the imminent defeat of the Nationalist government and the eventual establishment of the People's Republic of China.
- Death of Simon Spoor Simon Spoor, a prominent Dutch military commander who played a significant role during the Indonesian National Revolution, passed away at the age of 47. His leadership was instrumental in the complex military and political dynamics of the Dutch colonial withdrawal from Indonesia.
- Lalith Kaluperuma Cricket Profile Lalith Kaluperuma, a Sri Lankan cricket player who represented his national team in two Test matches in 1982, contributing to the country's emerging cricket legacy.
May 25, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 25, 1949?
May 25, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 145th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 25, 1949 can also be written as 5/25/1949 in the US and as 25/5/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 25, 1949?
Famous people born on May 25, 1949:
- Jamaica Kincaid
Renowned Antiguan-American writer known for powerful novels exploring colonialism, identity, and Caribbean experiences, including 'Annie...
- Roger Deakins
Legendary cinematographer, multiple Oscar winner known for stunning visual work in films like 'Blade Runner 2049', 'No Country for Old Men',...
- Jim Broadbent
Acclaimed British actor known for versatile roles in film and theater, Oscar winner for 'Iris', with memorable performances in 'Moulin...
- Barry Windsor-Smith
Influential English comic book artist and illustrator, renowned for his work with Marvel and independent graphic novels, known for his...
May 25, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 25, 1949:
- XV conte di Strathmore e Kinghorne Patrick Bowes-Lyon
- Piero Schiavazzi
- Alessandro Tarabini
May 25, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 25, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 25, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1949 was Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Peggy Lee, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
- Peggy Lee - Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
- Bing Crosby - Some Enchanted Evening
May 25, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 25, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 25, 1949 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 07:21 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 25, 1949
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Someone born on May 25, 1949 is:
75 years 11 months old,
or 911 months and 28 days old,
or 3965 weeks and 2 days old,
or 27757 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1949?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 25, 1949.
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