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see horoscope and birth chart for May 28, 1949What happened on Saturday May 28, 1949?
About May 28th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: A violent confrontation occurred in Catavi, Bolivia, where Army troops forcibly intervened in tin mines during a workers' strike. The military's action resulted in 52 deaths among striking miners, marking a significant moment of labor conflict and state repression in Bolivian history. This event highlighted the intense social and economic tensions surrounding workers' rights and government control during the mid-20th century.
- Day of the week: May 28th, 1949 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Peggy Lee
- Popular movie: Colorado Territory directed by Raoul Walsh
More about May 28th, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on May 28th, 1949.
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May 28, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 28, 1949:
- Catavi Massacre in Bolivia A violent confrontation occurred in Catavi, Bolivia, where Army troops forcibly intervened in tin mines during a workers' strike. The military's action resulted in 52 deaths among striking miners, marking a significant moment of labor conflict and state repression in Bolivian history. This event highlighted the intense social and economic tensions surrounding workers' rights and government control during the mid-20th century.
- Birth of Wendy O. Williams, Punk Rock Pioneer Wendy O. Williams was born, who would later become a groundbreaking musician and lead singer of the punk rock band The Plasmatics. Known for her radical performance art and provocative stage presence, Williams was a significant figure in the punk movement of the late 1970s and 1980s. She tragically passed away in 1998, leaving behind a legacy of musical rebellion and artistic innovation.
May 28, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 28, 1949?
May 28, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 148th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 28, 1949 can also be written as 5/28/1949 in the US and as 28/5/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 28, 1949?
Famous people born on May 28, 1949:
- Wendy O Williams
Pioneering punk rock singer and lead vocalist of the Plasmatics, known for her radical performance style and rebellious music that...
- Alma Guillermoprieto
Award-winning Latin American journalist and writer, renowned for her insightful reporting on political and social issues in South America.
- Steve King
- Marc Abraham
May 28, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 28, 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 28, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 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 28, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 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 28, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 28, 1949 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:34 am and setting at 10:35 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 28, 1949
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Someone born on May 28, 1949 is:
75 years 11 months old,
or 911 months and 16 days old,
or 3963 weeks and 4 days old,
or 27745 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 1949?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 28, 1949.
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